Benito Middle School vs Wharton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benito Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Wharton High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,130 students
| Measure | Benito Middle School Tampa, Florida | Wharton High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 563 | #326 of 576 |
| National rank | #3099 of 15,369 | #9125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 903 | 2,130 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 2,130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benito Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 47.3).
- •Benito Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Benito Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Benito Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 40.5%).
- •Benito Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.9).
- •Wharton High School is the larger school with 2,130 students compared with 903.
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 Benito Middle School better than Wharton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benito Middle School ranks higher (71.1 vs 47.3 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 Benito Middle School and Wharton High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benito Middle School: 903. Wharton High School: 2,130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benito Middle School and Wharton High School rank in Florida?
Benito Middle School is 125th of 563 and Wharton High School is 326th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).