Benton Area MS vs Fannett-Metal MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 168 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
Fannett-Metal MS
Willow Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students
| Measure | Benton Area MS Benton, Pennsylvania | Fannett-Metal MS Willow Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 521 | #456 of 521 |
| National rank | #8071 of 15,369 | #12297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 100 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 108.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Benton | Willow Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 28.0).
- •Benton Area MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 108.6%).
- •Fannett-Metal MS does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 11.1).
- •Benton Area MS is the larger school with 100 students compared with 70.
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 Fannett-Metal MS?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Area MS ranks higher (48.0 vs 28.0 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 Fannett-Metal MS?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Benton and Willow Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Area MS: 100. Fannett-Metal MS: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area MS and Fannett-Metal MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area MS is 349th of 521 and Fannett-Metal MS is 456th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).