Central Jr High School vs Freeburg Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Jr High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
308 students
Freeburg Elem School
Freeburg · Public middle · Grades 3–8
508 students
| Measure | Central Jr High School Belleville, Illinois | Freeburg Elem School Freeburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 670 | #85 of 670 |
| National rank | #8667 of 15,369 | #2947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 308 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| city | Belleville | Freeburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 45.2).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Freeburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 64%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Freeburg Elem School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 308.
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 Central Jr High School better than Freeburg Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeburg Elem School ranks higher (71.9 vs 45.2 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 Central Jr High School and Freeburg Elem School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Freeburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Jr High School: 308. Freeburg Elem School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Jr High School and Freeburg Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Jr High School is 328th of 670 and Freeburg Elem School is 85th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).