Gardner Edgerton High vs Wheatridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 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
Wheatridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
517 students
| Measure | Gardner Edgerton High Gardner, Kansas | Wheatridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 296 | #55 of 205 |
| National rank | #11865 of 16,910 | #8370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,794 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 36.4).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Gardner Edgerton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 42.2%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner Edgerton High is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 517.
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 Wheatridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatridge Middle School ranks higher (46.7 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 Wheatridge Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Edgerton High: 1,794. Wheatridge Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Edgerton High and Wheatridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Gardner Edgerton High is 137th of 296 and Wheatridge Middle School is 55th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).