Carterville Elem. vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carterville Elem.
Carterville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
232 students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Carterville Elem. Carterville, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,159 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14897 of 50,301 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 232 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Carterville | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carterville Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 18.8).
- •Carterville Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Carterville Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Carterville Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 100%).
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 Carterville Elem. better than Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Carterville Elem. ranks higher (64.8 vs 18.8 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 Carterville Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Carterville and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carterville Elem.: 232. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carterville Elem. and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carterville Elem. is 343rd of 1,159 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).