Blue Ridge High School vs Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 108 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
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge High School Farmer City, Illinois | Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S Gardner, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 691 | #206 of 691 |
| National rank | #9796 of 16,910 | #9734 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% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Farmer City | Gardner |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.5 vs 44.8).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 42.6%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.6).
- •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 Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
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 Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Farmer City and Gardner in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge High School: 155. Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge High School and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge High School is 209th of 691 and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S is 206th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).