Belvidere Central Middle School vs Belvidere South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere Central Middle School
Belvidere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Belvidere South Middle School
Belvidere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Belvidere Central Middle School Belvidere, Illinois | Belvidere South Middle School Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 670 | #508 of 670 |
| National rank | #9903 of 15,369 | #12229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belvidere Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 28.3).
- •Belvidere Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Belvidere Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Belvidere Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 65.1%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.3).
- •Belvidere Central Middle School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 754.
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 Belvidere Central Middle School better than Belvidere South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belvidere Central Middle School ranks higher (39.6 vs 28.3 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 Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere Central Middle School: 911. Belvidere South Middle School: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School rank in Illinois?
Belvidere Central Middle School is 373rd of 670 and Belvidere South Middle School is 508th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).