Belleville High School-East vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville High School-East
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,600 students
Jefferson Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-East Belleville, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 691 | #1268 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12335 of 16,910 | #35150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,600 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 2,600 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.3 vs 35.2).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.0).
- •Belleville High School-East is the larger school with 2,600 students compared with 293.
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 Belleville High School-East better than Jefferson Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belleville High School-East and Jefferson Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-East: 2,600. Jefferson Elem School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-East and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-East is 347th of 691 and Jefferson Elem School is 1268th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).