Bellmont Middle School vs Selma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmont Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
274 students
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Bellmont Middle School Decatur, Indiana | Selma Middle School Selma, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 335 | #135 of 335 |
| National rank | #8322 of 15,369 | #6302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| city | Decatur | Selma |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selma Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 46.8).
- •Selma Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Bellmont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 58.8%).
- •Bellmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.3).
- •Selma Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 274.
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 Bellmont Middle School better than Selma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Selma Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 46.8 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 Bellmont Middle School and Selma Middle School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Selma in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellmont Middle School: 274. Selma Middle School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellmont Middle School and Selma Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bellmont Middle School is 203rd of 335 and Selma Middle School is 135th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).