Belton High vs Belton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton High
Belton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
Belton Middle School
Belton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
641 students
| Measure | Belton High Belton, Missouri | Belton Middle School Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 497 | #216 of 392 |
| National rank | #9252 of 16,910 | #8282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,258 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 35% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.7 vs 47.0).
- •Belton Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Belton High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Belton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Belton Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Belton High is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 641.
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 Belton High better than Belton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belton High and Belton Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton High: 1,258. Belton Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton High and Belton Middle School rank in Missouri?
Belton High is 294th of 497 and Belton Middle School is 216th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).