Circle Benton Elementary vs Hillsboro Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 63 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
Hillsboro Elem
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Circle Benton Elementary Benton, Kansas | Hillsboro Elem Hillsboro, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 686 | #123 of 686 |
| National rank | #20439 of 50,301 | #13646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Benton | Hillsboro |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 56.7).
- •Hillsboro Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Hillsboro Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Circle Benton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 43.7%).
- •Hillsboro Elem does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
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 Hillsboro Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro Elem ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.7 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 Circle Benton Elementary and Hillsboro Elem?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Benton and Hillsboro in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle Benton Elementary: 286. Hillsboro Elem: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle Benton Elementary and Hillsboro Elem rank in Kansas?
Circle Benton Elementary is 213th of 686 and Hillsboro Elem is 123rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).