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Benton Education

Excellence Through Education

Developing students into successful members of society is the mission of Benton Public Schools. Between the four elementary schools, middle school, junior high school and high school the total enrollment for the 2006-2007 school term totaled 4,509 students.

By creating an environment that strives for excellence through constant improvement, and encouraging ethical and honorable behavior within the classroom and beyond, the staff works to create opportunities for all students to succeed.

Attributing to their excellence, all of Benton’s public schools are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Extracurricular activities are also important to the efforts of the district to provide a well-rounded educational experience for their students. Last year, Benton High School celebrated 100 years of the Panther football program. New additions to the Athletic Program at Benton High include women’s volleyball and bowling for both men and women. Also, about 450 students participate in the highly rated Benton school bands.

Private Christian schools in Benton include Victory Baptist Academy and Calvary Christian, serving kindergarten through 12th grade. Catholic-based education can be found at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School for grades kindergarten through eighth.

Benton residents don’t have to travel far for higher education. At our local UALR (University of Arkansas at Little Rock) campus, Benton students can earn their Associate’s of Arts in general studies and are then able to finish a four-year degree at the UALR main campus. Nursing classes are now available at this campus, as well as academic advising and financial aid (by appointment), and textbook sales and buy back.

Pulaski Technical College in nearby Little Rock is the largest and most rapidly growing two-year institution in Arkansas, offering more than 40 associate degrees and certificate programs. Pulaski is an ideal choice for students wishing to enter the workforce post-graduation or go on to a four-year program. With online classes and seven locations throughout central Arkansas, education is within reach to those pursuing an associate’s degree or technical training towards a specialized trade or career.