Benton Middle School vs Southeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 359 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
Southeast Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Benton Middle School Benton, Louisiana | Southeast Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 218 | #149 of 218 |
| National rank | #921 of 15,369 | #5748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 817 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 50% |
| city | Benton | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 58.8).
- •Benton Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Benton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 75.2%).
- •Southeast Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.7).
- •Southeast Middle School is the larger school with 826 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 Middle School better than Southeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Middle School ranks higher (83.7 vs 58.8 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 Southeast Middle School?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Benton and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Middle School: 817. Southeast Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Middle School and Southeast Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Benton Middle School is 19th of 218 and Southeast Middle School is 149th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).