Bluffs Junior High School vs Deland-Weldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffs Junior High School
Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
37 students
Deland-Weldon Middle School
Weldon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
28 students
| Measure | Bluffs Junior High School Bluffs, Illinois | Deland-Weldon Middle School Weldon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 37 | 28 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 28 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Bluffs | Weldon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffs Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 22.6).
- •Bluffs Junior High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Bluffs Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Bluffs Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 53.6%).
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.3).
- •Bluffs Junior High School is the larger school with 37 students compared with 28.
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 Bluffs Junior High School better than Deland-Weldon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffs Junior High School ranks higher (25.6 vs 22.6 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 Bluffs Junior High School and Deland-Weldon Middle School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Bluffs and Weldon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffs Junior High School: 37. Deland-Weldon Middle School: 28. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffs Junior High School and Deland-Weldon Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bluffs Junior High School is unranked and Deland-Weldon Middle School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).