Holcomb Middle vs Horace J. Good Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holcomb Middle
Holcomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
Horace J. Good Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
| Measure | Holcomb Middle Holcomb, Kansas | Horace J. Good Middle School Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 205 | #176 of 205 |
| National rank | #12127 of 15,369 | #13548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 227 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Holcomb | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holcomb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 21.4).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Holcomb Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 83.4%).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 227.
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 Holcomb Middle better than Horace J. Good Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Holcomb Middle ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.4 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 Holcomb Middle and Horace J. Good Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Holcomb and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holcomb Middle: 227. Horace J. Good Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holcomb Middle and Horace J. Good Middle School rank in Kansas?
Holcomb Middle is 141st of 205 and Horace J. Good Middle School is 176th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).