DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS vs DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in District of Columbia, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
315 students
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
318 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS Washington, District of Columbia | DC Prep PCS - Benning MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 42 | #14 of 42 |
| National rank | #1265 of 15,369 | #6869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 315 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 53.6).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.7).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS is the larger school with 318 students compared with 315.
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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS better than DC Prep PCS - Benning MS?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS ranks higher (81.4 vs 53.6 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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS and DC Prep PCS - Benning MS?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS: 315. DC Prep PCS - Benning MS: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS and DC Prep PCS - Benning MS rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS is 5th of 42 and DC Prep PCS - Benning MS is 14th of 42 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).