Benton Middle School vs Kingston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Kingston Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
768 students
| Measure | Benton Middle School Benton, Louisiana | Kingston Elementary School Benton, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 218 | #18 of 697 |
| National rank | #921 of 15,369 | #1394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 817 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 96% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 83.7).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 83%).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 30.1%).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 768.
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 Middle School better than Kingston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingston Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 83.7 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 Benton Middle School and Kingston Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Middle School: 817. Kingston Elementary School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Middle School and Kingston Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Benton Middle School is 19th of 218 and Kingston Elementary School is 18th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).