Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch vs Hardin County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 394 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Bushnell · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
Hardin County High School
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
| Measure | Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch Bushnell, Illinois | Hardin County High School Elizabethtown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 691 | #485 of 691 |
| National rank | #13945 of 16,910 | #14094 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Bushnell | Elizabethtown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 26.4).
- •Hardin County High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Hardin County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 56.6%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 14.6).
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 Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch better than Hardin County 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 Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch and Hardin County High School?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Bushnell and Elizabethtown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch: 175. Hardin County High School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch and Hardin County High School rank in Illinois?
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch is 471st of 691 and Hardin County High School is 485th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).