For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,622 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 52% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), 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 26% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Benton Middle School
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Gr: 5-7 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Junior High School
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Gr: 8-9 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Gr: 7-9 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 26% 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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