Benhaven Elementary vs Highland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhaven Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,065 students
Highland Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Benhaven Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | Highland Middle Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,457 | #209 of 469 |
| National rank | #20499 of 50,301 | #10782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,065 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benhaven Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 35.4).
- •Benhaven Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Benhaven Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Benhaven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 63.9%).
- •Highland Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Benhaven Elementary is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 762.
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 Benhaven Elementary better than Highland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benhaven Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 35.4 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 Benhaven Elementary and Highland Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benhaven Elementary: 1,065. Highland Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benhaven Elementary and Highland Middle rank in North Carolina?
Benhaven Elementary is 257th of 1,457 and Highland Middle is 209th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).