Benton High vs Mid-Buchanan Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Mid-Buchanan Sr. High
Faucett · Public high · Grades 7–12
415 students
| Measure | Benton High ST Joseph, Missouri | Mid-Buchanan Sr. High Faucett, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 497 | #257 of 497 |
| National rank | #12559 of 16,910 | #8290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 682 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | ST Joseph | Faucett |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mid-Buchanan Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 33.4).
- •Mid-Buchanan Sr. High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Mid-Buchanan Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 46.9%).
- •Benton High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Benton High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 415.
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 High better than Mid-Buchanan Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Mid-Buchanan Sr. High ranks higher (50.4 vs 33.4 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 High and Mid-Buchanan Sr. High?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and Faucett in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton High: 682. Mid-Buchanan Sr. High: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton High and Mid-Buchanan Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Benton High is 413th of 497 and Mid-Buchanan Sr. High is 257th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).