ALA Monroe vs Benton Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ALA Monroe
Monroe · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
237 students
Benton Heights Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | ALA Monroe Monroe, North Carolina | Benton Heights Elementary Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,457 | #893 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40560 of 50,301 | #40632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.7 vs 26.6).
- •Benton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.2).
- •Benton Heights Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 237.
- •ALA Monroe is a charter school while Benton Heights Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ALA Monroe better than Benton Heights Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ALA Monroe and Benton Heights Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ALA Monroe: 237. Benton Heights Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ALA Monroe and Benton Heights Elementary rank in North Carolina?
ALA Monroe is 887th of 1,457 and Benton Heights Elementary is 893rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).