Benton Grade Sch 5-8 vs Denning Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 10.0 km 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
Denning Elementary School
West Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
439 students
| Measure | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 Benton, Illinois | Denning Elementary School West Frankfort, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 670 | #853 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12197 of 15,369 | #25620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 429 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Benton | West Frankfort |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denning Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 28.5).
- •Denning Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 61.1%).
- •Benton Grade Sch 5-8 does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.6).
- •Denning Elementary School is the larger school with 439 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 Denning Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Denning Elementary School ranks higher (49.3 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 Denning Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Benton and West Frankfort in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8: 429. Denning Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Grade Sch 5-8 and Denning Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is 505th of 670 and Denning Elementary School is 853rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).