Kiona-Benton City Middle School vs Leona Libby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Benton City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Leona Libby Middle School
West Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | Kiona-Benton City Middle School Benton City, Washington | Leona Libby Middle School West Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #277 of 363 | #31 of 363 |
| National rank | #10114 of 15,369 | #1770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 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 38.7).
- •Leona Libby Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 18%).
- •Leona Libby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 34%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 20.6%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.1).
- •Leona Libby Middle School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 340.
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 Middle School better than Leona Libby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leona Libby Middle School ranks higher (78.3 vs 38.7 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 Middle School 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 Middle School: 340. Leona Libby Middle School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiona-Benton City Middle School and Leona Libby Middle School rank in Washington?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 277th of 363 and Leona Libby Middle School is 31st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).