Benton Elementary School vs Benton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
595 students
Benton Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
| Measure | Benton Elementary School Benton, Louisiana | Benton Middle School Benton, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 697 | #19 of 218 |
| National rank | #5013 of 50,301 | #921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 79.9).
- •Benton Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 45.5%).
- •Benton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 595.
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 Elementary School better than Benton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Middle School ranks higher (83.7 vs 79.9 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 Benton Elementary School and Benton Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elementary School: 595. Benton Middle School: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elementary School and Benton Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Benton Elementary School is 100th of 697 and Benton Middle School is 19th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).