Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS vs Benner El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS
Wingate · Public high · Grades 6–12
832 students
Benner El Sch
Bellefonte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
| Measure | Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS Wingate, Pennsylvania | Benner El Sch Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #242 of 618 | #282 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3673 of 16,910 | #4244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 832 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Wingate | Bellefonte |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benner El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 68.5).
- •Benner El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Benner El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Benner El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 43.6%).
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS is the larger school with 832 students compared with 252.
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 Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS better than Benner El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Benner El Sch ranks higher (81.3 vs 68.5 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 Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS and Benner El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wingate and Bellefonte in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS: 832. Benner El Sch: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS and Benner El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS is 242nd of 618 and Benner El Sch is 282nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).