For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 333 students in Benson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Benson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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 middle schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Middle School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Benson?
2 public middle schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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