Benicia Middle vs Joe Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia Middle
Benicia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Joe Henderson Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Benicia Middle Benicia, California | Joe Henderson Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,334 | #930 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5277 of 15,369 | #12665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 947 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 66% |
| city | Benicia | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Henderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 60.9).
- •Joe Henderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Joe Henderson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 22.5%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.5).
- •Benicia Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 530.
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 Benicia Middle better than Joe Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Henderson Elementary ranks higher (68.1 vs 60.9 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 Benicia Middle and Joe Henderson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia Middle: 947. Joe Henderson Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia Middle and Joe Henderson Elementary rank in California?
Benicia Middle is 295th of 1,334 and Joe Henderson Elementary is 930th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).