Benton Area MS vs Conwell Russell MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 171 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
Conwell Russell MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
119 students
| Measure | Benton Area MS Benton, Pennsylvania | Conwell Russell MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 521 | #409 of 521 |
| National rank | #8071 of 15,369 | #10427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 100 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 106.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Benton | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 37.1).
- •Benton Area MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 106.7%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Conwell Russell MS is the larger school with 119 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 Conwell Russell MS?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Area MS ranks higher (48.0 vs 37.1 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 Conwell Russell MS?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Benton and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Area MS: 100. Conwell Russell MS: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area MS and Conwell Russell MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area MS is 349th of 521 and Conwell Russell MS is 409th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).