Beardstown Jr/Sr High School vs Gard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 108 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Beardstown · Public high · Grades 5–12
820 students
Gard Elementary School
Beardstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
711 students
| Measure | Beardstown Jr/Sr High School Beardstown, Illinois | Gard Elementary School Beardstown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 691 | #2179 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16139 of 16,910 | #48562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 820 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Beardstown | Beardstown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 12.8).
- •Gard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Gard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 77.3%).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.7).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 711.
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 Beardstown Jr/Sr High School better than Gard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beardstown Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (14.4 vs 12.8 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 Beardstown Jr/Sr High School and Gard Elementary School?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Beardstown and Beardstown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School: 820. Gard Elementary School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardstown Jr/Sr High School and Gard Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is 617th of 691 and Gard Elementary School is 2179th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).