Benton High School vs Benton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,515 students
Benton Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
| Measure | Benton High School Benton, Louisiana | Benton Middle School Benton, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 246 | #19 of 218 |
| National rank | #817 of 16,910 | #921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,515 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 83% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.5 vs 83.7).
- •Benton High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 83%).
- •Benton High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 85%).
- •Benton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 30.1%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Benton High School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 817.
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 High School better than Benton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benton High School and Benton Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton High School: 1,515. Benton Middle School: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton High School and Benton Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Benton High School is 9th of 246 and Benton Middle School is 19th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).