John Q. Adams Middle School vs Tom Benson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Q. Adams Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Tom Benson School
Kenner · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students
| Measure | John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie, Louisiana | Tom Benson School Kenner, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 218 | #604 of 697 |
| National rank | #5316 of 15,369 | #30842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 658 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 29% |
| city | Metairie | Kenner |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Q. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 41.7).
- •John Q. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •John Q. Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •John Q. Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 62.9%).
- •Tom Benson School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •John Q. Adams Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 631.
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 John Q. Adams Middle School better than Tom Benson School?
On the Success Index (US), John Q. Adams Middle School ranks higher (60.8 vs 41.7 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 John Q. Adams Middle School and Tom Benson School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Kenner in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Q. Adams Middle School: 658. Tom Benson School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Q. Adams Middle School and Tom Benson School rank in Louisiana?
John Q. Adams Middle School is 140th of 218 and Tom Benson School is 604th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).