Jennie Barker Elem vs Kenneth Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jennie Barker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
163 students
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
425 students
| Measure | Jennie Barker Elem Garden City, Kansas | Kenneth Henderson Middle Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 686 | #178 of 205 |
| National rank | #19657 of 50,301 | #13729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 163 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jennie Barker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 20.3).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 72%).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Kenneth Henderson Middle is the larger school with 425 students compared with 163.
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 Jennie Barker Elem better than Kenneth Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jennie Barker Elem ranks higher (57.9 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 Jennie Barker Elem and Kenneth Henderson Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennie Barker Elem: 163. Kenneth Henderson Middle: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennie Barker Elem and Kenneth Henderson Middle rank in Kansas?
Jennie Barker Elem is 205th of 686 and Kenneth Henderson Middle is 178th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).