BENTON HIGH vs CENTRAL HIGH
CENTRAL HIGH has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 3.9/10. CENTRAL HIGH is significantly larger with 1,720 students, about 2.5× the size of BENTON HIGH (702). In math proficiency, CENTRAL HIGH leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
BENTON HIGH
St. Joseph, MO
3.9/10
High School9th – 12th
702 students
CENTRAL HIGH
St. Joseph, MO
6.0/10
High School9th – 12th
1,720 students
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| Metric | BENTON HIGH | CENTRAL HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.1 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 35.8% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| State Rank | #2,100 of 2,221 | #1,332 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | BENTON HIGH | CENTRAL HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | BENTON HIGH | CENTRAL HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 702 | 1,720 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 35.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 79.0% |
| District | ST. JOSEPH | ST. JOSEPH |
| City | St. Joseph | St. Joseph |
Neighborhood
| Metric | St. Joseph (64504) | St. Joseph (64501) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,300 | $41,615 |
| Median Home Value | $115,100 | $97,400 |
| Median Rent | $918 | $823 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.3% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | 25.1% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 17 min |