Florence Wilson Elem vs Horace J. Good Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Wilson Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
376 students
Horace J. Good Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
| Measure | Florence Wilson Elem Garden City, Kansas | Horace J. Good Middle School Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 686 | #176 of 205 |
| National rank | #33967 of 50,301 | #13548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 376 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Wilson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 21.4).
- •Florence Wilson Elem does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Florence Wilson Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Florence Wilson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 83.4%).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 376.
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 Florence Wilson Elem better than Horace J. Good Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Wilson Elem ranks higher (37.0 vs 21.4 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 Florence Wilson Elem and Horace J. Good Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Wilson Elem: 376. Horace J. Good Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Wilson Elem and Horace J. Good Middle School rank in Kansas?
Florence Wilson Elem is 487th of 686 and Horace J. Good Middle School is 176th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).