Benson, Arizona
Will Benson Unified School District (79226) have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Cochise County averages 1.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 46.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Benson Unified School District (79226) can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (520)720-6700.
District facts
| Students | 1,376 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Teachers | 77 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Cochise County, AZ |
| District office | 360 S Patagonia St, Benson |
| Phone | (520)720-6700 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Apache Elementary District (4178) Portal
- Ash Creek Elementary District (4187) Pearce
- Bisbee Unified District (4169) Bisbee
- Bowie Unified District (4171) Bowie
- Cochise County Accommodation School District (1001687) Bisbee
- Cochise Elementary District (4177) Cochise
- Double Adobe Elementary District (4179) Mcneal
- Douglas Unified District (4174) Douglas
- Elfrida Elementary District (4185) Elfrida
- McNeal Elementary District (4181) Mcneal
- Naco Elementary District (4176) Naco
- Pearce Elementary District (4186) Pearce
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