Benton Area MS vs Bucktail Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Area MS
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
100 students
Bucktail Area MS
Renovo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
117 students
| Measure | Benton Area MS Benton, Pennsylvania | Bucktail Area MS Renovo, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 521 | #431 of 521 |
| National rank | #8071 of 15,369 | #11462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 100 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Benton | Renovo |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 32.2).
- •Benton Area MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Bucktail Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 97%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Bucktail Area MS is the larger school with 117 students compared with 100.
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 MS better than Bucktail Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Area MS ranks higher (48.0 vs 32.2 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 MS and Bucktail Area MS?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Benton and Renovo in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Area MS: 100. Bucktail Area MS: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area MS and Bucktail Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area MS is 349th of 521 and Bucktail Area MS is 431st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).