Benton Elementary School vs Lawrence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
575 students
Lawrence High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
| Measure | Benton Elementary School Benton, Maine | Lawrence High School Fairfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 312 | #58 of 110 |
| National rank | #25147 of 50,301 | #9762 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 575 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Benton | Fairfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 44.7).
- •Benton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Benton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Lawrence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 54.3%).
- •Benton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Benton Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 531.
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 Elementary School better than Lawrence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Elementary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 44.7 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 Elementary School and Lawrence High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Benton and Fairfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elementary School: 575. Lawrence High School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elementary School and Lawrence High School rank in Maine?
Benton Elementary School is 202nd of 312 and Lawrence High School is 58th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).