Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Wilson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Wilson Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Newark, Ohio | Wilson Middle School Newark, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,713 | #459 of 646 |
| National rank | #23658 of 50,301 | #5060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 52.1).
- •Wilson Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Wilson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Wilson Middle School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 265.
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 Ben Franklin Elementary School better than Wilson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 52.1 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 Ben Franklin Elementary School and Wilson Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 265. Wilson Middle School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Wilson Middle School rank in Ohio?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 1183rd of 1,713 and Wilson Middle School is 459th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).