Benton Junior High School vs Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Junior High School
Benton · Public other · Grades 8–9
971 students
Caldwell Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
427 students
| Measure | Benton Junior High School Benton, Arkansas | Caldwell Elementary School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #34 of 511 |
| National rank | – | #9983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 971 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 36.6%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Benton Junior High School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 427.
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 Benton Junior High School better than Caldwell Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benton Junior High School and Caldwell Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Junior High School: 971. Caldwell Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Junior High School and Caldwell Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Benton Junior High School is unranked and Caldwell Elementary School is 34th of 511 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).