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Parkway High School vs. Benton High School

Should you attend Parkway High School or Benton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parkway High School
2010 Colleen Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Benton High School
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Parkway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Benton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,349 students in grades 8-12, Parkway High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,568 students in grades 8-12, Benton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,349 students
1,568 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkway High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bossier Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bossier Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#135 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
#103 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkway High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 10% in LA)
68%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 30% in LA)
94%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Parkway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkway High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
360
436
Grade 10 Students
374
436
Grade 11 Students
303
344
Grade 12 Students
312
352

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bossier Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bossier Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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