Blue Ridge High School vs Franklin Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 138 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
Franklin Jr/Sr High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 6–12
157 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge High School Farmer City, Illinois | Franklin Jr/Sr High School Franklin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 691 | #195 of 691 |
| National rank | #9796 of 16,910 | #9582 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 155 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Farmer City | Franklin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.5 vs 45.4).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 42.6%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.2).
- •Franklin Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 155.
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 Franklin Jr/Sr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Ridge High School and Franklin Jr/Sr High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Farmer City and Franklin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge High School: 155. Franklin Jr/Sr High School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge High School and Franklin Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge High School is 209th of 691 and Franklin Jr/Sr High School is 195th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).