Belleville High School-East vs Whiteside Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
Whiteside Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
680 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-East Belleville, Illinois | Whiteside Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 691 | #1622 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12335 of 16,910 | #41310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 2,600 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 2,600 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleville High School-East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 25.7).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 62.8%).
- •Whiteside Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Belleville High School-East is the larger school with 2,600 students compared with 680.
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 Whiteside Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville High School-East ranks higher (34.3 vs 25.7 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 Belleville High School-East and Whiteside Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-East: 2,600. Whiteside Elem School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-East and Whiteside Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-East is 347th of 691 and Whiteside Elem School is 1622nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).