Benton High School vs C.E. Byrd High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 18 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
C.E. Byrd High School
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,517 students
| Measure | Benton High School Benton, Louisiana | C.E. Byrd High School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 246 | #58 of 246 |
| National rank | #817 of 16,910 | #2983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,515 | 1,517 |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 75% |
| city | Benton | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 71.2).
- •Benton High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 75%).
- •Benton High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 83%).
- •Benton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 42.7%).
- •Benton High School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.2).
- •C.E. Byrd High School is the larger school with 1,517 students compared with 1,515.
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 C.E. Byrd High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton High School ranks higher (83.5 vs 71.2 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 High School and C.E. Byrd High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Benton and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton High School: 1,515. C.E. Byrd High School: 1,517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton High School and C.E. Byrd High School rank in Louisiana?
Benton High School is 9th of 246 and C.E. Byrd High School is 58th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).