Benton Cons High School vs Benton Grade Sch 5-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Cons High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
| Measure | Benton Cons High School Benton, Illinois | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 Benton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 691 | #505 of 670 |
| National rank | #13420 of 16,910 | #12197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 604 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Cons High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 28.5).
- •Benton Cons High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Benton Grade Sch 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Benton Cons High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 61.1%).
- •Benton Grade Sch 5-8 does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Benton Cons High School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 429.
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 Cons High School better than Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Cons High School ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.5 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 Cons High School and Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Cons High School: 604. Benton Grade Sch 5-8: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Cons High School and Benton Grade Sch 5-8 rank in Illinois?
Benton Cons High School is 437th of 691 and Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is 505th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).