Benton Area HS vs L R Appleman El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 255 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Area HS
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
L R Appleman El Sch
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
308 students
| Measure | Benton Area HS Benton, Pennsylvania | L R Appleman El Sch Benton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 618 | #910 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3903 of 16,910 | #21954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 200 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 47% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 54.6).
- •Benton Area HS does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Benton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Benton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99%).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.5).
- •L R Appleman El Sch is the larger school with 308 students compared with 200.
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 Area HS better than L R Appleman El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Area HS ranks higher (67.6 vs 54.6 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 Area HS and L R Appleman El Sch?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Area HS: 200. L R Appleman El Sch: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area HS and L R Appleman El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area HS is 255th of 618 and L R Appleman El Sch is 910th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).