Dogwood Elem. vs Hawthorne Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Elem.
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Hawthorne Elem.
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elem. Kearney, Missouri | Hawthorne Elem. Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,159 | #219 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6517 of 50,301 | #10515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dogwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 71.1).
- •Dogwood Elem. does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Dogwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Hawthorne Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 17.7%).
- •Hawthorne Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Dogwood Elem. is the larger school with 463 students compared with 264.
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 Dogwood Elem. better than Hawthorne Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Dogwood Elem. ranks higher (77.3 vs 71.1 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 Dogwood Elem. and Hawthorne Elem.?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elem.: 463. Hawthorne Elem.: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elem. and Hawthorne Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dogwood Elem. is 102nd of 1,159 and Hawthorne Elem. is 219th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).