Gardner Edgerton High vs Trail Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 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
Trail Ridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
679 students
| Measure | Gardner Edgerton High Gardner, Kansas | Trail Ridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 296 | #74 of 205 |
| National rank | #11865 of 16,910 | #9022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,794 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trail Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 36.4).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Gardner Edgerton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 44%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner Edgerton High is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 679.
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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Trail Ridge Middle School ranks higher (43.7 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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Edgerton High: 1,794. Trail Ridge Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Edgerton High and Trail Ridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Gardner Edgerton High is 137th of 296 and Trail Ridge Middle School is 74th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).