Gloria Willis Middle School vs Hays Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 398 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloria Willis Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
Hays Middle School
Hays · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Gloria Willis Middle School Kansas City, Kansas | Hays Middle School Hays, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 205 | #72 of 205 |
| National rank | #13877 of 15,369 | #8889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 737 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Kansas City | Hays |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hays Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 19.4).
- •Hays Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Hays Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Gloria Willis Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 726.
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 Gloria Willis Middle School better than Hays Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hays Middle School ranks higher (44.2 vs 19.4 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 Gloria Willis Middle School and Hays Middle School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Hays in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gloria Willis Middle School: 737. Hays Middle School: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gloria Willis Middle School and Hays Middle School rank in Kansas?
Gloria Willis Middle School is 182nd of 205 and Hays Middle School is 72nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).