Benton Elem. vs George Guffey Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elem.
Neosho · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
523 students
George Guffey Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Benton Elem. Neosho, Missouri | George Guffey Elem. Fenton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,159 | #214 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30737 of 50,301 | #10375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Neosho | Fenton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Guffey Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 41.8).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 75.7%).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
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 Elem. better than George Guffey Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), George Guffey Elem. ranks higher (71.3 vs 41.8 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 Elem. and George Guffey Elem.?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Neosho and Fenton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elem.: 523. George Guffey Elem.: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elem. and George Guffey Elem. rank in Missouri?
Benton Elem. is 785th of 1,159 and George Guffey Elem. is 214th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).