Belleville High School-West vs Emge Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
Emge Junior High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-West Belleville, Illinois | Emge Junior High School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 691 | #484 of 670 |
| National rank | #13436 of 16,910 | #11828 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,118 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 2,118 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emge Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 29.5).
- •Belleville High School-West does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Belleville High School-West is the larger school with 2,118 students compared with 146.
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 Emge Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emge Junior High School ranks higher (30.5 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 Emge Junior High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-West: 2,118. Emge Junior High School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-West and Emge Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-West is 438th of 691 and Emge Junior High School is 484th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).