Belton High vs Cambridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 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
Cambridge Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
501 students
| Measure | Belton High Belton, Missouri | Cambridge Elem. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 497 | #913 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9252 of 16,910 | #36647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,258 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 32.9).
- •Cambridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Belton High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Belton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 61.9%).
- •Belton High does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Belton High is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 501.
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 Cambridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Belton High ranks higher (46.7 vs 32.9 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 Belton High and Cambridge Elem.?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton High: 1,258. Cambridge Elem.: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton High and Cambridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Belton High is 294th of 497 and Cambridge Elem. is 913th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).