Best Benton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 100 students in Benton, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Benton, PA is Benton Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Benton, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, PA include Benton Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton?
1 public middle schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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