Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,142 | #942 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15899 of 50,301 | #17435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 61.1).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 70.4%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 362.
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 61.1 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary and Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 362. Mack Benn Jr. Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Mack Benn Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 886th of 1,142 and Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 942nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).