Kiona-Benton City Middle School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 185 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
Lincoln Middle School
Clarkston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
346 students
| Measure | Kiona-Benton City Middle School Benton City, Washington | Lincoln Middle School Clarkston, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 363 | #238 of 363 |
| National rank | #10114 of 15,369 | #8719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 340 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 33% |
| city | Benton City | Clarkston |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 38.7).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.2).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 346 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 Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (45.0 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 Lincoln Middle School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Benton City and Clarkston in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School: 340. Lincoln Middle School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiona-Benton City Middle School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Washington?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 277th of 363 and Lincoln Middle School is 238th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).