Charles J. Colgan Sr. High vs Louise A. Benton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 741 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Manassas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,956 students
Louise A. Benton Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,339 students
| Measure | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High Manassas, Virginia | Louise A. Benton Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #77 of 317 | #78 of 340 |
| National rank | #968 of 16,910 | #746 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,956 | 1,339 |
| Enrollment | 2,956 | 1,339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise A. Benton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 82.3).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 85%).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 28.7%).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the larger school with 2,956 students compared with 1,339.
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 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High better than Louise A. Benton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Louise A. Benton Middle ranks higher (85.1 vs 82.3 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 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Louise A. Benton Middle?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High: 2,956. Louise A. Benton Middle: 1,339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Louise A. Benton Middle rank in Virginia?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is 77th of 317 and Louise A. Benton Middle is 78th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).