Belvidere High School vs Perry Elem 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.
Belvidere High School
Belvidere · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Perry Elem School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Belvidere High School Belvidere, Illinois | Perry Elem School Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 691 | #1933 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14230 of 16,910 | #45540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,167 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belvidere High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 18.9).
- •Belvidere High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Perry Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Belvidere High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 66.5%).
- •Belvidere High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.3).
- •Belvidere High School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 284.
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 High School better than Perry Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Belvidere High School ranks higher (25.7 vs 18.9 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 Perry Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere High School: 1,167. Perry Elem School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere High School and Perry Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belvidere High School is 493rd of 691 and Perry Elem School is 1933rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).