Kiona-Benton City Elementary vs Leona Libby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiona-Benton City Elementary
Benton City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
Leona Libby Middle School
West Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | Kiona-Benton City Elementary Benton City, Washington | Leona Libby Middle School West Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,154 | #31 of 363 |
| National rank | #8331 of 50,301 | #1770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Benton City | West Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leona Libby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 74.4).
- •Kiona-Benton City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 20.6%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.1).
- •Leona Libby Middle School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 620.
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 Kiona-Benton City Elementary better than Leona Libby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leona Libby Middle School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.4 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 Kiona-Benton City Elementary and Leona Libby Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Benton City and West Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary: 620. Leona Libby Middle School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiona-Benton City Elementary and Leona Libby Middle School rank in Washington?
Kiona-Benton City Elementary is 240th of 1,154 and Leona Libby Middle School is 31st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).