Benton Heights Elementary vs Monroe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Monroe Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Benton Heights Elementary Monroe, North Carolina | Monroe Middle Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,457 | #375 of 469 |
| National rank | #40632 of 50,301 | #13818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 19.8).
- •Monroe Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Monroe Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Benton Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Benton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.8).
- •Monroe Middle is the larger school with 802 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 Monroe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Heights Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 19.8 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 Monroe Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Heights Elementary: 451. Monroe Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Heights Elementary and Monroe Middle rank in North Carolina?
Benton Heights Elementary is 893rd of 1,457 and Monroe Middle is 375th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).