Horace J. Good Middle School vs Kenneth Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace J. Good Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
425 students
| Measure | Horace J. Good Middle School Garden City, Kansas | Kenneth Henderson Middle Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 205 | #178 of 205 |
| National rank | #13548 of 15,369 | #13729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 583 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace J. Good Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 20.3).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 83.4%).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Horace J. Good Middle School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 425.
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 Horace J. Good Middle School better than Kenneth Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace J. Good Middle School ranks higher (21.4 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 Horace J. Good Middle School and Kenneth Henderson Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace J. Good Middle School: 583. Kenneth Henderson Middle: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace J. Good Middle School and Kenneth Henderson Middle rank in Kansas?
Horace J. Good Middle School is 176th of 205 and Kenneth Henderson Middle is 178th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).