Bauxite Middle School vs Benton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bauxite Middle School
Bauxite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Benton Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–7
1,363 students
| Measure | Bauxite Middle School Bauxite, Arkansas | Benton Middle School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 211 | #54 of 211 |
| National rank | #5472 of 15,369 | #4918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 413 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| city | Bauxite | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 60.0).
- •Benton Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Bauxite Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Bauxite Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 43.4%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.8).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 413.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bauxite Middle School better than Benton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bauxite Middle School and Benton Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bauxite and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bauxite Middle School: 413. Benton Middle School: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bauxite Middle School and Benton Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Bauxite Middle School is 71st of 211 and Benton Middle School is 54th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).