Cheney Middle School 6-8 vs Garden Plain Elem
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.
Cheney Middle School 6-8
Cheney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
Garden Plain Elem
Garden Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
| Measure | Cheney Middle School 6-8 Cheney, Kansas | Garden Plain Elem Garden Plain, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 205 | #167 of 686 |
| National rank | #6991 of 15,369 | #17058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 193 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Cheney | Garden Plain |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Plain Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 53.0).
- •Garden Plain Elem does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Garden Plain Elem does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Garden Plain Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 22.3%).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.5).
- •Garden Plain Elem is the larger school with 445 students compared with 193.
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 Cheney Middle School 6-8 better than Garden Plain Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Plain Elem ranks higher (61.6 vs 53.0 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 Cheney Middle School 6-8 and Garden Plain Elem?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Garden Plain in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Middle School 6-8: 193. Garden Plain Elem: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Middle School 6-8 and Garden Plain Elem rank in Kansas?
Cheney Middle School 6-8 is 40th of 205 and Garden Plain Elem is 167th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).