Belvidere High School vs La Salle-Peru Twp High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere High School
Belvidere · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
La Salle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | Belvidere High School Belvidere, Illinois | La Salle-Peru Twp High School La Salle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 691 | #280 of 691 |
| National rank | #14230 of 16,910 | #11118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,167 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Belvidere | La Salle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 25.7).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 61.3%).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Belvidere High School better than La Salle-Peru Twp High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Salle-Peru Twp High School ranks higher (39.3 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 Belvidere High School and La Salle-Peru Twp High School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and La Salle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere High School: 1,167. La Salle-Peru Twp High School: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere High School and La Salle-Peru Twp High School rank in Illinois?
Belvidere High School is 493rd of 691 and La Salle-Peru Twp High School is 280th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).