Bennett School vs Cliffside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett School
Bennett · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
187 students
Cliffside Elementary School
Cliffside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Bennett School Bennett, North Carolina | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 1,457 | #439 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22403 of 50,301 | #29439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 187 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Bennett | Cliffside |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 43.7).
- •Bennett School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 98.4%).
- •Bennett School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.7).
- •Cliffside Elementary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 187.
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 Bennett School better than Cliffside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett School ranks higher (53.9 vs 43.7 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 Bennett School and Cliffside Elementary School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Bennett and Cliffside in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett School: 187. Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett School and Cliffside Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Bennett School is 284th of 1,457 and Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).