Bellefontaine Middle School vs West Liberty-Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefontaine Middle School
Bellefontaine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
West Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
| Measure | Bellefontaine Middle School Bellefontaine, Ohio | West Liberty-Salem Middle School West Liberty, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 646 | #640 of 646 |
| National rank | #3582 of 15,369 | #14481 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Bellefontaine | West Liberty |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellefontaine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 15.7).
- •Bellefontaine Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.1).
- •Bellefontaine Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 282.
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 Bellefontaine Middle School better than West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bellefontaine Middle School ranks higher (68.8 vs 15.7 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 Bellefontaine Middle School and West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bellefontaine and West Liberty in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefontaine Middle School: 465. West Liberty-Salem Middle School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefontaine Middle School and West Liberty-Salem Middle School rank in Ohio?
Bellefontaine Middle School is 362nd of 646 and West Liberty-Salem Middle School is 640th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).