Ben Franklin Middle School vs Kenmore West Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
654 students
Kenmore West Senior High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,235 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Buffalo, New York | Kenmore West Senior High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #385 of 785 | #416 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7208 of 15,369 | #1594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 654 | 1,235 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 1,235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 75% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenmore West Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 51.9).
- •Kenmore West Senior High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 44%).
- •Kenmore West Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Kenmore West Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 46.3%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.4).
- •Kenmore West Senior High School is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 654.
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 Ben Franklin Middle School better than Kenmore West Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenmore West Senior High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 51.9 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 Ben Franklin Middle School and Kenmore West Senior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 654. Kenmore West Senior High School: 1,235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Kenmore West Senior High School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 385th of 785 and Kenmore West Senior High School is 416th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).