Benton Heights Elementary vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 175 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
Westwood Elementary
West Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
| Measure | Benton Heights Elementary Monroe, North Carolina | Westwood Elementary West Jefferson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,457 | #515 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40632 of 50,301 | #31973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Monroe | West Jefferson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.6).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Benton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
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 Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elementary ranks higher (40.0 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 Westwood Elementary?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Monroe and West Jefferson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Heights Elementary: 451. Westwood Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Heights Elementary and Westwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benton Heights Elementary is 893rd of 1,457 and Westwood Elementary is 515th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).