Beardstown Jr/Sr High School vs Harvard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 309 km 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
Harvard High School
Harvard · Public high · Grades 9–12
815 students
| Measure | Beardstown Jr/Sr High School Beardstown, Illinois | Harvard High School Harvard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 691 | #394 of 691 |
| National rank | #16139 of 16,910 | #12913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Beardstown | Harvard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 14.4).
- •Harvard High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Harvard High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Harvard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 77.3%).
- •Harvard High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.8).
- •Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 815.
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 Harvard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harvard High School ranks higher (31.9 vs 14.4 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 Harvard High School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Beardstown and Harvard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School: 820. Harvard High School: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardstown Jr/Sr High School and Harvard High School rank in Illinois?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is 617th of 691 and Harvard High School is 394th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).