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BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
23
Schools
18,046
Students
$13,522
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
20.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
93.3%
Graduation Rate
+6.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 18,046 students across 23 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 9 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,522 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (23)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–123,322
BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL09–122,418
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,522Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
37.5%
Local (property tax)
53.7%
Federal
8.8%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
18,046
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.3% graduation rate — 6.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 23 public schools, serving a total of 18,046 students.
What is the graduation rate for BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 93.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,522 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
21% of students in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.