Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
377 students
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students
| Measure | Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr Garden City, Kansas | Independence Middle Independence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 205 | #123 of 205 |
| National rank | #12834 of 15,369 | #11470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Garden City | Independence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 25.1).
- •Independence Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Independence Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Independence Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 80.1%).
- •Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is the larger school with 377 students compared with 376.
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 Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle ranks higher (32.2 vs 25.1 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 Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr and Independence Middle?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Independence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr: 377. Independence Middle: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr and Independence Middle rank in Kansas?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is 163rd of 205 and Independence Middle is 123rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).