Circle Benton Elementary vs Circle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students
Circle Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
312 students
| Measure | Circle Benton Elementary Benton, Kansas | Circle Middle School Benton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 686 | #119 of 205 |
| National rank | #20439 of 50,301 | #11299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 286 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle Benton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 32.9).
- •Circle Benton Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Circle Benton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Circle Benton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 42%).
- •Circle Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Circle Middle School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 286.
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 Circle Benton Elementary better than Circle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Circle Benton Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 32.9 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 Circle Benton Elementary and Circle Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle Benton Elementary: 286. Circle Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle Benton Elementary and Circle Middle School rank in Kansas?
Circle Benton Elementary is 213th of 686 and Circle Middle School is 119th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).