Hickok Elem vs Kepley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickok Elem
Ulysses · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
350 students
Kepley Middle School
Ulysses · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
| Measure | Hickok Elem Ulysses, Kansas | Kepley Middle School Ulysses, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 686 | #179 of 205 |
| National rank | #28158 of 50,301 | #13730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 8% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Ulysses | Ulysses |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickok Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 20.3).
- •Hickok Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Kepley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Hickok Elem is the larger school with 350 students compared with 294.
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 Hickok Elem better than Kepley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickok Elem ranks higher (45.6 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 Hickok Elem and Kepley Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ulysses and Ulysses in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickok Elem: 350. Kepley Middle School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickok Elem and Kepley Middle School rank in Kansas?
Hickok Elem is 364th of 686 and Kepley Middle School is 179th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).