Buffalo Jones Elem vs Holcomb Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.5 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
Holcomb Middle
Holcomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas | Holcomb Middle Holcomb, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 686 | #141 of 205 |
| National rank | #46158 of 50,301 | #12127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Garden City | Holcomb |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holcomb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 17.8).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 89.1%).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Holcomb Middle is the larger school with 227 students compared with 221.
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 Holcomb Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holcomb Middle ranks higher (28.9 vs 17.8 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 Buffalo Jones Elem and Holcomb Middle?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Holcomb in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. Holcomb Middle: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Jones Elem and Holcomb Middle rank in Kansas?
Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 and Holcomb Middle is 141st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).