Florence Wilson Elem vs Kenneth Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 494 m 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
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
425 students
| Measure | Florence Wilson Elem Garden City, Kansas | Kenneth Henderson Middle Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 686 | #178 of 205 |
| National rank | #33967 of 50,301 | #13729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 376 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Wilson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 20.3).
- •Florence Wilson Elem does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Florence Wilson Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.7%).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle is the larger school with 425 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Wilson Elem ranks higher (37.0 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 Florence Wilson Elem and Kenneth Henderson Middle?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Wilson Elem: 376. Kenneth Henderson Middle: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Wilson Elem and Kenneth Henderson Middle rank in Kansas?
Florence Wilson Elem is 487th of 686 and Kenneth Henderson Middle is 178th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).