Benton Intermediate School vs Cope Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Intermediate School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
754 students
Cope Middle School
Bossier City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Benton Intermediate School Benton, Louisiana | Cope Middle School Bossier City, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 218 | #89 of 218 |
| National rank | #4295 of 15,369 | #3230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Benton | Bossier City |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 65.4).
- •Benton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Benton Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Benton Intermediate School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 752.
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 Intermediate School better than Cope Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cope Middle School ranks higher (70.5 vs 65.4 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 Intermediate School and Cope Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Benton and Bossier City in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Intermediate School: 754. Cope Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Intermediate School and Cope Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Benton Intermediate School is 118th of 218 and Cope Middle School is 89th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).