Blue Ridge High School vs Ruth M Schneider Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 112 m 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
Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Farmer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
265 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge High School Farmer City, Illinois | Ruth M Schneider Elem School Farmer City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 691 | #823 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9796 of 16,910 | #24940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 155 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Farmer City | Farmer City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 44.5).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 48.7%).
- •Blue Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.9).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School is the larger school with 265 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 Ruth M Schneider Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth M Schneider Elem School ranks higher (50.4 vs 44.5 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 Ruth M Schneider Elem School?
About 112 m in a straight line, between Farmer City and Farmer City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge High School: 155. Ruth M Schneider Elem School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge High School and Ruth M Schneider Elem School rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge High School is 209th of 691 and Ruth M Schneider Elem School is 823rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).