Blue Ridge High School vs Crab Orchard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge High School
Farmer City · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students
Crab Orchard High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge High School Farmer City, Illinois | Crab Orchard High School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 691 | #469 of 691 |
| National rank | #9796 of 16,910 | #13922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 155 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | Farmer City | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 27.2).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •Crab Orchard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 42.6%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.0).
- •Blue Ridge High School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
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 Blue Ridge High School better than Crab Orchard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge High School ranks higher (44.5 vs 27.2 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 Blue Ridge High School and Crab Orchard High School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Farmer City and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge High School: 155. Crab Orchard High School: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge High School and Crab Orchard High School rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge High School is 209th of 691 and Crab Orchard High School is 469th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).