Bennett Middle School vs Hemphill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Middle School
Bennett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Hemphill Middle School
Strasburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
| Measure | Bennett Middle School Bennett, Colorado | Hemphill Middle School Strasburg, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 262 | #122 of 262 |
| National rank | #11267 of 15,369 | #8594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Bennett | Strasburg |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemphill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 33.1).
- •Hemphill Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Hemphill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hemphill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 42.7%).
- •Hemphill Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.4).
- •Bennett Middle School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 250.
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 Bennett Middle School better than Hemphill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemphill Middle School ranks higher (45.6 vs 33.1 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 Bennett Middle School and Hemphill Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Bennett and Strasburg in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Middle School: 281. Hemphill Middle School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Middle School and Hemphill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bennett Middle School is 178th of 262 and Hemphill Middle School is 122nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).