Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS vs North Boone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 246 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 4–8
232 students
North Boone Middle School
Poplar Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
233 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS Mansfield, Illinois | North Boone Middle School Poplar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 670 | #460 of 670 |
| National rank | #10481 of 15,369 | #11427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 232 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Mansfield | Poplar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 32.4).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 47.8%).
- •Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •North Boone Middle School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 232.
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 Intermediate-Jr HS better than North Boone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.4 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 Intermediate-Jr HS and North Boone Middle School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Poplar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS: 232. North Boone Middle School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS and North Boone Middle School rank in Illinois?
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS is 407th of 670 and North Boone Middle School is 460th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).