Louise A. Benton Middle vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louise A. Benton Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,339 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Louise A. Benton Middle Manassas, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #78 of 340 | #260 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #746 of 15,369 | #2695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,339 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 93% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.1 vs 84.5).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 25.7%).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Louise A. Benton Middle is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 642.
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 Louise A. Benton Middle better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Louise A. Benton Middle and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louise A. Benton Middle: 1,339. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louise A. Benton Middle and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Louise A. Benton Middle is 78th of 340 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 260th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).