Benton Middle School vs Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–7
1,363 students
Caldwell Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
427 students
| Measure | Benton Middle School Benton, Arkansas | Caldwell Elementary School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 211 | #34 of 511 |
| National rank | #4918 of 15,369 | #9983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,363 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 62.5).
- •Benton Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 43.4%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 1,363 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 Middle School better than Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 62.5 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 Benton Middle School and Caldwell Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Middle School: 1,363. Caldwell Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Middle School and Caldwell Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Benton Middle School is 54th of 211 and Caldwell Elementary School is 34th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).