Dogwood Elem. vs Kearney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 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
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–7
591 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elem. Kearney, Missouri | Kearney Middle Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,159 | #20 of 392 |
| National rank | #6517 of 50,301 | #1634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 463 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 77.3).
- •Kearney Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Dogwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Kearney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 17.7%).
- •Dogwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Kearney Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 463.
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 Kearney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 77.3 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 Dogwood Elem. and Kearney Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elem.: 463. Kearney Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elem. and Kearney Middle rank in Missouri?
Dogwood Elem. is 102nd of 1,159 and Kearney Middle is 20th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).