West Jr High School vs Wolf Branch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Jr High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
364 students
Wolf Branch Middle School
Swansea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
341 students
| Measure | West Jr High School Belleville, Illinois | Wolf Branch Middle School Swansea, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 670 | #60 of 670 |
| National rank | #10443 of 15,369 | #2330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 364 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 56% |
| city | Belleville | Swansea |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wolf Branch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 37.1).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 18%).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Wolf Branch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 73.6%).
- •West Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •West Jr High School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 341.
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 West Jr High School better than Wolf Branch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wolf Branch Middle School ranks higher (75.2 vs 37.1 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 West Jr High School and Wolf Branch Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Swansea in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Jr High School: 364. Wolf Branch Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Jr High School and Wolf Branch Middle School rank in Illinois?
West Jr High School is 403rd of 670 and Wolf Branch Middle School is 60th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).