Cheney Middle School 6-8 vs Garden Plain High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.4 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 High
Garden Plain · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Cheney Middle School 6-8 Cheney, Kansas | Garden Plain High Garden Plain, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 205 | #22 of 296 |
| National rank | #6991 of 15,369 | #7418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| city | Cheney | Garden Plain |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.0 vs 53.6).
- •Garden Plain High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Garden Plain High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 22.3%).
- •Garden Plain High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.8).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 is the larger school with 193 students compared with 174.
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 High?
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 Cheney Middle School 6-8 and Garden Plain High?
About 9.4 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 High: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Middle School 6-8 and Garden Plain High rank in Kansas?
Cheney Middle School 6-8 is 40th of 205 and Garden Plain High is 22nd of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).