Benton Area MS 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 MS
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
100 students
L R Appleman El Sch
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
308 students
| Measure | Benton Area MS Benton, Pennsylvania | L R Appleman El Sch Benton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 521 | #910 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8071 of 15,369 | #21954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 100 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L R Appleman El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 48.0).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Benton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99%).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.1).
- •L R Appleman El Sch is the larger school with 308 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 L R Appleman El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), L R Appleman El Sch ranks higher (54.6 vs 48.0 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 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 MS: 100. L R Appleman El Sch: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Area MS and L R Appleman El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benton Area MS is 349th of 521 and L R Appleman El Sch is 910th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).