Cheney Middle School 6-8 vs Girard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 259 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
Girard Middle
Girard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
201 students
| Measure | Cheney Middle School 6-8 Cheney, Kansas | Girard Middle Girard, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 205 | #113 of 205 |
| National rank | #6991 of 15,369 | #10967 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 193 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Cheney | Girard |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 34.5).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Cheney Middle School 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 50.2%).
- •Girard Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Girard Middle is the larger school with 201 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 Girard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Middle School 6-8 ranks higher (53.0 vs 34.5 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 Girard Middle?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Girard in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Middle School 6-8: 193. Girard Middle: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Middle School 6-8 and Girard Middle rank in Kansas?
Cheney Middle School 6-8 is 40th of 205 and Girard Middle is 113th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).