Benton Area HS vs The U School: Innovative Lab
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 171 km 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
The U School: Innovative Lab
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Benton Area HS Benton, Pennsylvania | The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 618 | #610 of 618 |
| National rank | #3903 of 16,910 | #16643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 5% |
| city | Benton | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 9.6).
- •Benton Area HS does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 5%).
- •Benton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 15%).
- •Benton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 104.1%).
- •Benton Area HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.0).
- •Benton Area HS is the larger school with 200 students compared with 195.
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 The U School: Innovative Lab?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Area HS ranks higher (67.6 vs 9.6 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 The U School: Innovative Lab?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Benton and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Area HS: 200. The U School: Innovative Lab: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area HS and The U School: Innovative Lab rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area HS is 255th of 618 and The U School: Innovative Lab is 610th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).