Belle Plaine Middle vs Wellsville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Wellsville Middle School
Wellsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
167 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Middle Belle Plaine, Kansas | Wellsville Middle School Wellsville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 205 | #49 of 205 |
| National rank | #11798 of 15,369 | #7777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 162 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Wellsville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellsville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 30.6).
- •Wellsville Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Wellsville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Wellsville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 50%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Wellsville Middle School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 162.
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 Belle Plaine Middle better than Wellsville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wellsville Middle School ranks higher (49.4 vs 30.6 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 Belle Plaine Middle and Wellsville Middle School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Wellsville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Middle: 162. Wellsville Middle School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Middle and Wellsville Middle School rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Middle is 131st of 205 and Wellsville Middle School is 49th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).