Chisholm Middle School vs Kenneth Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
425 students
| Measure | Chisholm Middle School Newton, Kansas | Kenneth Henderson Middle Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 205 | #178 of 205 |
| National rank | #12648 of 15,369 | #13729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 422 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Newton | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 20.3).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 72%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle is the larger school with 425 students compared with 422.
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 Chisholm Middle School better than Kenneth Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Middle School ranks higher (26.1 vs 20.3 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 Chisholm Middle School and Kenneth Henderson Middle?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Newton and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Middle School: 422. Kenneth Henderson Middle: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Middle School and Kenneth Henderson Middle rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School is 159th of 205 and Kenneth Henderson Middle is 178th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).