Benton Middle School vs Perrin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.2 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
Perrin Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
465 students
| Measure | Benton Middle School Benton, Arkansas | Perrin Elementary School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 211 | #30 of 511 |
| National rank | #4918 of 15,369 | #9473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,363 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perrin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.5).
- •Perrin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Perrin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Perrin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 43.4%).
- •Perrin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 465.
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 Perrin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perrin Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 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 Perrin Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Middle School: 1,363. Perrin Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Middle School and Perrin Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Benton Middle School is 54th of 211 and Perrin Elementary School is 30th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).