Gardner Edgerton High vs Gardner Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
Gardner Elem
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
| Measure | Gardner Edgerton High Gardner, Kansas | Gardner Elem Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 296 | #78 of 686 |
| National rank | #11865 of 16,910 | #9859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,794 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 36.4).
- •Gardner Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Gardner Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Gardner Edgerton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 46.7%).
- •Gardner Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner Edgerton High is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 304.
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 Gardner Edgerton High better than Gardner Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elem ranks higher (72.1 vs 36.4 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 Gardner Edgerton High and Gardner Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Edgerton High: 1,794. Gardner Elem: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Edgerton High and Gardner Elem rank in Kansas?
Gardner Edgerton High is 137th of 296 and Gardner Elem is 78th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).