Buffalo Jones Elem vs GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Jones Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
221 students
GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
Garden City · Public other · Grades K–12
111 students
| Measure | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas | GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #648 of 686 | – |
| National rank | #46158 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 221 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Jones Elem does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89.1%).
- •GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 13.8).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem is the larger school with 221 students compared with 111.
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 Buffalo Jones Elem better than GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
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 Buffalo Jones Elem and GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Jones Elem and GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall rank in Kansas?
Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 and GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall is unranked among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).