Blue Ridge High School vs Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 92 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
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch
Washburn · Public high · Grades 6–12
156 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge High School Farmer City, Illinois | Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch Washburn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 691 | #333 of 691 |
| National rank | #9796 of 16,910 | #12023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 155 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Farmer City | Washburn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 35.8).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 46.8%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.1).
- •Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch is the larger school with 156 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 Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge High School ranks higher (44.5 vs 35.8 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 Blue Ridge High School and Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Farmer City and Washburn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge High School: 155. Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge High School and Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge High School is 209th of 691 and Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch is 333rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).