BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BENTON, AR 72019
971 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Benton Junior High School, located at 411 Border St in Benton, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Benton School District. Catering to students in the transition years between middle school and high school, the campus focuses on fostering a structured learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. As part of a district well-regarded for its community-centered approach, the school emphasizes preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Benton community, maintaining a commitment to the district’s mission of empowering students to become productive, responsible citizens. By leveraging the resources provided by the Benton School District, the junior high provides students with access to modern facilities and technology-driven instruction. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news by visiting the official school website at [http://bentonschools.org](http://bentonschools.org).
971
Total Students
57.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    712 (73.3%)
  • Black
    101 (10.4%)
  • Hispanic
    96 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    53 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)778-7698
Website: http://bentonschools.org
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 476
Grade 9 495
Gender Ratio
Nearby Secondary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BRYANT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,545 Students
301 HILL FARM RD
BRYANT, AR 72022 (4.7 miles away)
Secondary School 8th - 9th