California Trail Middle School vs Horace J. Good Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 543 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Horace J. Good Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
| Measure | California Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Horace J. Good Middle School Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 205 | #176 of 205 |
| National rank | #3113 of 15,369 | #13548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 584 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Olathe | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 21.4).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •California Trail Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 583.
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 California Trail Middle School better than Horace J. Good Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), California Trail Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 21.4 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 California Trail Middle School and Horace J. Good Middle School?
About 543 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Trail Middle School: 584. Horace J. Good Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Trail Middle School and Horace J. Good Middle School rank in Kansas?
California Trail Middle School is 12th of 205 and Horace J. Good Middle School is 176th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).