For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 500 students in Benson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson High School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Benson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Benson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Benson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson High School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public high schools are located in Benson?
3 public high schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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