Benton Heights Elementary vs Central Academy of Technology and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Heights Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
| Measure | Benton Heights Elementary Monroe, North Carolina | Central Academy of Technology and Arts Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,457 | #2 of 528 |
| National rank | #40632 of 50,301 | #394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 94% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 26.6).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on math proficiency (94% vs 33%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 25%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Benton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.9).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts is the larger school with 875 students compared with 451.
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 Benton Heights Elementary better than Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy of Technology and Arts ranks higher (87.6 vs 26.6 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 Benton Heights Elementary and Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Heights Elementary: 451. Central Academy of Technology and Arts: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Heights Elementary and Central Academy of Technology and Arts rank in North Carolina?
Benton Heights Elementary is 893rd of 1,457 and Central Academy of Technology and Arts is 2nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).