Colby Elem vs Colby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 82 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Elem
Colby · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Colby Middle School
Colby · Public middle · Grades 5–8
293 students
| Measure | Colby Elem Colby, Kansas | Colby Middle School Colby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 686 | #114 of 205 |
| National rank | #30079 of 50,301 | #11023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 369 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Colby | Colby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colby Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 34.2).
- •Colby Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Colby Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Colby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 39.3%).
- •Colby Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Colby Elem is the larger school with 369 students compared with 293.
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 Colby Elem better than Colby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Colby Elem ranks higher (42.8 vs 34.2 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 Colby Elem and Colby Middle School?
About 82 m in a straight line, between Colby and Colby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Elem: 369. Colby Middle School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Elem and Colby Middle School rank in Kansas?
Colby Elem is 407th of 686 and Colby Middle School is 114th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).