Belleville High School-West vs DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 397 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville High School-West
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,118 students
DeKalb High School
Dekalb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-West Belleville, Illinois | DeKalb High School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 691 | #364 of 691 |
| National rank | #13436 of 16,910 | #12564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,118 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 2,118 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Belleville | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 29.5).
- •DeKalb High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Belleville High School-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 61.3%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 2,118.
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-West better than DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.5 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 Belleville High School-West and DeKalb High School?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-West: 2,118. DeKalb High School: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-West and DeKalb High School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-West is 438th of 691 and DeKalb High School is 364th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).