Benton Community Senior High School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Community Senior High School
Van Horne · Public high · Grades 9–12
473 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
470 students
| Measure | Benton Community Senior High School Van Horne, Iowa | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #103 of 319 | #55 of 319 |
| National rank | #1482 of 16,910 | #904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Van Horne | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 78.6).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 20.3%).
- •Benton Community Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Benton Community Senior High School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 470.
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 Community Senior High School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (82.8 vs 78.6 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 Community Senior High School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Van Horne and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Community Senior High School: 473. Mount Vernon High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Community Senior High School and Mount Vernon High School rank in Iowa?
Benton Community Senior High School is 103rd of 319 and Mount Vernon High School is 55th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).