Atlantic High School vs Benton Community Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic High School
Atlantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Benton Community Senior High School
Van Horne · Public high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | Atlantic High School Atlantic, Iowa | Benton Community Senior High School Van Horne, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #137 of 319 | #103 of 319 |
| National rank | #1868 of 16,910 | #1482 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Atlantic | Van Horne |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Community Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 76.4).
- •Benton Community Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 37.2%).
- •Atlantic High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.9).
- •Atlantic High School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 473.
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 Atlantic High School better than Benton Community Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Community Senior High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.4 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 Atlantic High School and Benton Community Senior High School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Atlantic and Van Horne in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic High School: 478. Benton Community Senior High School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic High School and Benton Community Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Atlantic High School is 137th of 319 and Benton Community Senior High School is 103rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).