Belding Elem School vs Schurz High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belding Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Schurz High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,244 students
| Measure | Belding Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Schurz High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 2,303 | #580 of 691 |
| National rank | #36231 of 50,301 | #15842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 1,244 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 1,244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belding Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 16.6).
- •Belding Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Belding Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Belding Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Schurz High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Schurz High School is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 609.
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 Belding Elem School better than Schurz High School?
On the Success Index (US), Belding Elem School ranks higher (33.5 vs 16.6 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 Belding Elem School and Schurz High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding Elem School: 609. Schurz High School: 1,244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding Elem School and Schurz High School rank in Illinois?
Belding Elem School is 1330th of 2,303 and Schurz High School is 580th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).