Benton Elementary vs Polk County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Polk County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students
| Measure | Benton Elementary Benton, Tennessee | Polk County High School Benton, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 913 | #214 of 321 |
| National rank | #35486 of 50,301 | #15838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 16.6).
- •Benton Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Benton Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 400.
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 Elementary better than Polk County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Elementary ranks higher (34.6 vs 16.6 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 Elementary and Polk County High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elementary: 421. Polk County High School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elementary and Polk County High School rank in Tennessee?
Benton Elementary is 380th of 913 and Polk County High School is 214th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).