Benton Middle School vs Legacy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.1 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
Legacy Elementary School
Bossier City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
560 students
| Measure | Benton Middle School Benton, Louisiana | Legacy Elementary School Bossier City, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 218 | #27 of 697 |
| National rank | #921 of 15,369 | #2055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 817 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| city | Benton | Bossier City |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 83.7).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 30.7%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Benton Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 560.
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 Legacy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 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 Legacy Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Bossier City in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Middle School: 817. Legacy Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Middle School and Legacy Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Benton Middle School is 19th of 218 and Legacy Elementary School is 27th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).