Benton Grade Sch 5-8 vs Benton Grade Sch K-4
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 146 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
571 students
| Measure | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 Benton, Illinois | Benton Grade Sch K-4 Benton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 670 | #1365 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12197 of 15,369 | #36713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 429 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 34% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 28.5).
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Benton Grade Sch 5-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 67.3%).
- •Benton Grade Sch 5-8 does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 is the larger school with 571 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 Grade Sch 5-8 better than Benton Grade Sch K-4?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Grade Sch K-4 ranks higher (32.8 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 Grade Sch 5-8 and Benton Grade Sch K-4?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8: 429. Benton Grade Sch K-4: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Grade Sch 5-8 and Benton Grade Sch K-4 rank in Illinois?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is 505th of 670 and Benton Grade Sch K-4 is 1365th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).