For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,662 students in Benton, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton, AR are Benton Middle School, Benton Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,380 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 991 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton, AR include Benton Middle School, Benton Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton?
3 public middle schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Benton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton include: Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School, Benton Junior High School vs. Harmony Grove Junior High School
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