Bens Branch El vs White Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 248 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bens Branch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
812 students
White Oak Middle
Porter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Bens Branch El Porter, Texas | White Oak Middle Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1697 of 4,686 | #1036 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23883 of 50,301 | #9547 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Porter | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bens Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 41.3).
- •Bens Branch El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Bens Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 72.9%).
- •White Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •White Oak Middle is the larger school with 833 students compared with 812.
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 Bens Branch El better than White Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bens Branch El ranks higher (51.8 vs 41.3 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 Bens Branch El and White Oak Middle?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Porter and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bens Branch El: 812. White Oak Middle: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bens Branch El and White Oak Middle rank in Texas?
Bens Branch El is 1697th of 4,686 and White Oak Middle is 1036th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).