Benton Middle School
703-791-0727
Benton Middle school was named for Louise A. Benton, who is noted for her work with troubled youth in Prince William county. Linda Leibert is principal. The school colors are purple and gold and the mascot is a cougar. Benton boasts its special education and music programs. The school also has a very active PTA.
- Fax: 703-791-0977
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: September 2000
- Number of students: 1,274
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: No
- Religious affiliation: none
- Accreditation/licenses: fully accredited
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 84
- How engaged is the school with the community?: Benton serves the communities of Ashland, Coles, Marshall, Pattie, and Signal Hill
- Grade levels: 6th- 8th
- Special education: Yes
- Uniforms: No
- Features: Library
- Extracurricular activities available: music, athletics, yearbook
- Student clubs: robotics, sign language, science, math, go green, chess and game
- Sports teams: football, track, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, softball, cheerleading, dance team