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Benton School District, Arkansas

Benton School District is a unified school district in Saline County and Garland County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 32,262 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 105 sq mi (272 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
32,262 ± 1,553
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Saline County87% of the district’s landGarland County14% of the district’s land
Land area
105 sq mi (272 km²)
Median household income
$71,099 ± $5,463
Median home value
$197,000 ± $14,836
Water area
0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0502960
Coordinates (central point)
34.552243, -92.688726
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Benton School District, largest first

  1. Bauxite Township38,273 people
  2. Benton (city)36,595 people
  3. Newcomb Township2,237 people
  4. Liberty Township876 people
  5. Kentucky Township839 people
  6. Lonsdale (town)211 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Harmony Grove School District (Saline County)3.8 mi southeast
  2. Glen Rose School District8.1 mi south
  3. Magnet Cove School District10 mi southwest
  4. Bauxite School District11 mi southeast
  5. Bryant Public Schools12 mi north
  6. Fountain Lake School District13 mi west
  7. Cutter-Morning Star School District15 mi west

These share a boundary with Benton School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Benton School District before you rely on it.

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