Garden City High School vs Jennie Wilson Elem
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.
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,946 students
Jennie Wilson Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
796 students
| Measure | Garden City High School Garden City, Kansas | Jennie Wilson Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 296 | #444 of 686 |
| National rank | #15555 of 16,910 | #32493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,946 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 1,946 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 49.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jennie Wilson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 18.3).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 69.9%).
- •Garden City High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 49.8).
- •Garden City High School is the larger school with 1,946 students compared with 796.
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 Garden City High School better than Jennie Wilson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Jennie Wilson Elem ranks higher (39.2 vs 18.3 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 Garden City High School and Jennie Wilson Elem?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City High School: 1,946. Jennie Wilson Elem: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City High School and Jennie Wilson Elem rank in Kansas?
Garden City High School is 280th of 296 and Jennie Wilson Elem is 444th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).