Crab Orchard High School vs Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 387 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crab Orchard High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students
| Measure | Crab Orchard High School Marion, Illinois | Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S Gardner, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 691 | #206 of 691 |
| National rank | #13922 of 16,910 | #9734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 154 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24.5% |
| city | Marion | Gardner |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 27.2).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 39%).
- •Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.0).
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 Crab Orchard High School better than Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S ranks higher (44.8 vs 27.2 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 Crab Orchard High School and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Marion and Gardner in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crab Orchard High School: 154. Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crab Orchard High School and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S rank in Illinois?
Crab Orchard High School is 469th of 691 and Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S is 206th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).