Is Benton High a good school?

Benton High ranks 129 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benton High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Benton High.

What is the racial makeup of Benton High?

Students at Benton High are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Benton High?

Benton High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Benton Elementary Middle : Benton Middle

Benton High

Summary:

Benton High is a public high school located in Benton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Benton School District, which is ranked 145 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benton High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with a ranking as high as 3rd out of 391 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages, particularly in social studies and science, and its students also outperform the district and state averages in mathematics and English language arts on the ACT exams. Additionally, Benton High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.6% to 95.4% over the past five years, consistently exceeding the state average, and its dropout rate is exceptionally low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% during the same period, well below the state average.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Potosi High, Darlington High, and Belmont High, Benton High stands out in several areas, including academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. For instance, Benton High's 2023-2024 social studies proficiency rate of 68.42% is significantly higher than the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 9.3 is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 9.2 to 16.3. Overall, Benton High is an exceptional high school that consistently delivers outstanding academic performance, high graduation rates, and a supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803

(608) 759-4002

District: Benton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,163

Feeder schools for Benton High:

Elementary:	Benton Elementary
Middle:	Benton Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benton High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Benton High ranks better than 70.1% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (5.1%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton High is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Benton High employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton High is $23,163.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Benton High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Benton High 129^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Benton High in the ranking list.)

Benton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton School District 145^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benton High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	42.59	250^th	324	22.8%
2005	74.29	59^th	332	82.2%
2006	57.84	222^nd	382	41.9%
2007	76.25	53^rd	366	85.5%
2008	87.27	6^th	519	98.8%
2009	63.17	214^th	521	58.9%
2011	76.25	62^nd	549	88.7%
2012	57.39	308^th	559	44.9%
2013	84.28	39^th	569	93.1%
2014	78.87	69^th	585	88.2%
2015	77.59	85^th	612	86.1%
2016	66.38	163^rd	609	73.2%
2017	57.73	242^nd	612	60.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Benton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Benton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	82.04	20^th	275	92.7%
2005	78.56	40^th	287	86.1%
2008	58.51	223^rd	437	49.0%
2009	88.13	7^th	438	98.4%
2010	86.99	9^th	450	98.0%
2011	62.29	199^th	445	55.3%
2012	79.54	35^th	452	92.3%
2013	66.80	131^st	457	71.3%
2014	49.11	297^th	462	35.7%
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2016	58.33	154^th	408	62.3%
2017	64.83	118^th	410	71.2%
2018	83.18	43^rd	410	89.5%
2019	72.47	78^th	400	80.5%
2022	98.16	3^rd	391	99.2%
2024	65.19	129^th	431	70.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Benton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.00	21^st	343	93.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Benton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.42	16^th	373	95.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Benton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.66	2^nd	269	99.3%
2024	28.44	234^th	300	22.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Benton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	151	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	151
1990	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1991	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1992	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1993	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
1994	168	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	169
1995	156	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1996	156	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1997	154	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1998	153	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
1999	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2000	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2001	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2002	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2003	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2004	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2005	18	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	18
2006	128	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	131
2007	124	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	125
2008	109	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	110
2009	114	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	116
2010	100	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	102
2011	95	0	1	2	1	0	2	101
2012	92	0	0	2	0	0	4	98
2013	104	0	0	3	1	0	4	112
2014	121	0	0	3	0	0	2	126
2015	123	1	3	3	0	0	2	132
2016	111	1	0	2	0	0	5	119
2017	107	1	0	4	0	0	5	117
2018	64	0	2	1	0	0	3	70
2019	61	0	3	2	0	0	4	70
2020	57	0	2	1	0	0	1	61
2021	51	0	2	3	0	0	0	56
2022	56	0	2	1	0	0	0	59
2023	59	0	1	4	0	0	1	65
2024	54	0	1	3	0	0	1	59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	151	13.0	11.6	9.3
1990	158	12.0	13.1	13.3
1991	155	13.3	11.6	14.8
1992	157	13.6	11.5	18.5
1993	173	15.1	11.5	11
1994	169	15.2	11.1	13
1995	157	14.2	11.1	18.5
1996	157	14.2	11.1	18.5
1997	155	13.9	11.2	16.1
1998	154	14.0	11.0	13.6
1999	140	14.0	10.0	19.3
2000	140	14.2	9.9	22.1
2001	138	13.5	10.2	21
2002	133	13.6	9.8	25.6
2003	133	13.6	9.8	25.6
2004	126	12.1	10.4	22.2
2005	18	11.8	1.5	n/a
2006	131	12.2	10.7	n/a
2007	125	12.1	10.3	34.4
2008	110	12.4	8.9	33.6
2009	116	12.3	9.4	33.6
2010	102	12.2	8.3	37.3
2011	101	11.7	8.5	36.6
2012	98	9.9	9.8	36.7
2013	112	10.1	11.0	36.6
2014	126	9.8	12.7	38.1
2015	132	n/a	n/a	38.6
2016	119	8.0	14.8	33.6
2017	117	9.4	12.4	23.1
2018	70	7.4	9.4	15.7
2019	70	6.5	10.7	24.3
2020	61	6.0	10.1	23
2021	56	6.3	8.8	23.2
2022	59	6.8	8.5	27.1
2023	65	6.9	9.3	32.3
2024	59	7.1	8.2	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	151	13.0	11.6	9.3
1990	158	12.0	13.1	13.3
1991	155	13.3	11.6	14.8
1992	157	13.6	11.5	18.5
1993	173	15.1	11.5	11
1994	169	15.2	11.1	13
1995	157	14.2	11.1	18.5
1996	157	14.2	11.1	18.5
1997	155	13.9	11.2	16.1
1998	154	14.0	11.0	13.6
1999	140	14.0	10.0	19.3
2000	140	14.2	9.9	22.1
2001	138	13.5	10.2	21
2002	133	13.6	9.8	25.6
2003	133	13.6	9.8	25.6
2004	126	12.1	10.4	22.2
2005	18	11.8	1.5	n/a
2006	131	12.2	10.7	n/a
2007	125	12.1	10.3	34.4
2008	110	12.4	8.9	33.6
2009	116	12.3	9.4	33.6
2010	102	12.2	8.3	37.3
2011	101	11.7	8.5	36.6
2012	98	9.9	9.8	36.7
2013	112	10.1	11.0	36.6
2014	126	9.8	12.7	38.1
2015	132	n/a	n/a	38.6
2016	119	8.0	14.8	33.6
2017	117	9.4	12.4	23.1
2018	70	7.4	9.4	15.7
2019	70	6.5	10.7	24.3
2020	61	6.0	10.1	23
2021	56	6.3	8.8	23.2
2022	59	6.8	8.5	27.1
2023	65	6.9	9.3	32.3
2024	59	7.1	8.2	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$690 (4.1%)	$16,291 (95.9%)	$16,980
2020	$610 (3.3%)	$17,693 (96.7%)	$18,304
2021	$817 (3.5%)	$22,346 (96.5%)	$23,163

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 391 High schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Benton High)	45.5	76.9	31.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Benton School District)	45.5	76.9	31.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Benton High)	52.9	71.4	18.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)	52.9	71.4	18.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Science (Benton High)	47.1	71.4	24.4%
10th Grade Science (Benton School District)	47.1	71.4	24.4%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	70	65	7.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	59	3.3%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	32.3%	8%

Schools Near Benton High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton High	Public	9-12	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 759-4002	59	7	8.2	33.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	65.2	129^th of 431 public high schools	70.1%					(n/a)		30.0	50.0						68.4		$23,163	$817	$22,346
Cuba City High	Public	9-12	101 N School St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 744-8888	273	22	12.3	28.6%	256 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	68.4	109^th of 431 public high schools	74.7%		51.3	195^th of 415 public high schools	53.0%	86	42.4	65.2	60.6						47.1		$15,362	$350	$15,011
Southwestern Wisconsin High	Public	9-12	1105 Maple St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 854-2261	159	13	12.4	32.1%	148 (93.1%)	4 (2.5%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	106^th of 431 public high schools	75.4%		25.7	335^th of 415 public high schools	19.3%	229	55.2	48.3	51.7						56.1		$12,733	$720	$12,012
Shullsburg High	Public	9-12	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	102	9	11.1	39.2%	87 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.2	289^th of 431 public high schools	32.9%		77.8	65^th of 415 public high schools	84.3%	224	48.3	37.9	34.5						40.9		$14,577	$786	$13,791
Belmont High	Public	7-12	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 762-5131	163	15	10.6	32.5%	146 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	30.2	325^th of 431 public high schools	24.6%		44.6	236^th of 415 public high schools	43.1%	89	29.4	38.2	26.5	60.9	57.1	54.2	60.7	60.7	61.9	67.9	$14,227	$788	$13,438
Platteville High	Public	9-12	710 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 342-4020	482	32	15.3	39.0%	401 (83.2%)	16 (3.3%)	35 (7.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	80.5	53^rd of 431 public high schools	87.7%		68.8	103^rd of 415 public high schools	75.2%	50	64.8	57.4	57.4						54.3		$11,683	$441	$11,243
Darlington High	Public	9-12	11838 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 776-4001	257	24	10.9	40.1%	180 (70.0%)	1 (0.4%)	74 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	38.7	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		65.1	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	161	39.0	32.2	32.2						60.3		$15,002	$553	$14,449
Potosi High	Public	9-12	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 763-2161	109	11	9.4	30.3%	105 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	71.6	91^st of 431 public high schools	78.9%		75.9	70^th of 415 public high schools	83.1%	21	45.5	51.5	57.6						77.3		$19,863	$454	$19,407

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