Belle Valley School vs Central Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Valley School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
997 students
Central Jr High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
308 students
| Measure | Belle Valley School Belleville, Illinois | Central Jr High School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1516 of 2,303 | #328 of 670 |
| National rank | #39506 of 50,301 | #8667 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 997 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 28.5).
- •Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 82.4%).
- •Belle Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Belle Valley School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 308.
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 Belle Valley School better than Central Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Jr High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 28.5 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 Belle Valley School and Central Jr High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Valley School: 997. Central Jr High School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Valley School and Central Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Belle Valley School is 1516th of 2,303 and Central Jr High School is 328th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).