Georgia Matthews Elem vs Jennie Barker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgia Matthews Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
112 students
Jennie Barker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
163 students
| Measure | Georgia Matthews Elem Garden City, Kansas | Jennie Barker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 686 | #205 of 686 |
| National rank | #42171 of 50,301 | #19657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 112 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jennie Barker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 24.2).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 86.6%).
- •Georgia Matthews Elem does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.3).
- •Jennie Barker Elem is the larger school with 163 students compared with 112.
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 Georgia Matthews Elem better than Jennie Barker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Jennie Barker Elem ranks higher (57.9 vs 24.2 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 Georgia Matthews Elem and Jennie Barker Elem?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgia Matthews Elem: 112. Jennie Barker Elem: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgia Matthews Elem and Jennie Barker Elem rank in Kansas?
Georgia Matthews Elem is 592nd of 686 and Jennie Barker Elem is 205th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).