Belleville High School-East vs Whiteside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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 Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
475 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-East Belleville, Illinois | Whiteside Middle School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 691 | #463 of 670 |
| National rank | #12335 of 16,910 | #11457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 2,600 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 2,600 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| 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 32.3).
- •Belleville High School-East does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Whiteside Middle 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 55.8%).
- •Whiteside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Belleville High School-East is the larger school with 2,600 students compared with 475.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville High School-East ranks higher (34.3 vs 32.3 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 Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-East: 2,600. Whiteside Middle School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-East and Whiteside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-East is 347th of 691 and Whiteside Middle School is 463rd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).