Benjamin Franklin El Sch vs South Park MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
South Park MS
South Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
580 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | South Park MS South Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,627 | #128 of 521 |
| National rank | #2598 of 50,301 | #2659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 338 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Bethel Park | South Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 73.4).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 32.2%).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •South Park MS is the larger school with 580 students compared with 338.
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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch better than South Park MS?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin El Sch ranks higher (84.6 vs 73.4 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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch and South Park MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and South Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch: 338. South Park MS: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin El Sch and South Park MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch is 197th of 1,627 and South Park MS is 128th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).