Benton Central Jr-Sr High School vs Edgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Oxford · Public high · Grades 7–12
792 students
Edgewood High School
Ellettsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
777 students
| Measure | Benton Central Jr-Sr High School Oxford, Indiana | Edgewood High School Ellettsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 387 | #61 of 387 |
| National rank | #7117 of 16,910 | #3931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 792 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Oxford | Ellettsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 54.7).
- •Edgewood High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Edgewood High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Edgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 51.9%).
- •Benton Central Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 777.
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 Central Jr-Sr High School better than Edgewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood High School ranks higher (67.5 vs 54.7 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 Central Jr-Sr High School and Edgewood High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Ellettsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School: 792. Edgewood High School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Central Jr-Sr High School and Edgewood High School rank in Indiana?
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is 169th of 387 and Edgewood High School is 61st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).