Hickman Mills Middle School vs Kearney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickman Mills Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–7
591 students
| Measure | Hickman Mills Middle School Kansas City, Missouri | Kearney Middle Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #299 of 392 | #20 of 392 |
| National rank | #10728 of 15,369 | #1634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 590 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Kansas City | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 35.6).
- •Kearney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 100%).
- •Hickman Mills Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.2).
- •Kearney Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 590.
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 Hickman Mills Middle School better than Kearney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 35.6 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 Hickman Mills Middle School and Kearney Middle?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Mills Middle School: 590. Kearney Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Mills Middle School and Kearney Middle rank in Missouri?
Hickman Mills Middle School is 299th of 392 and Kearney Middle is 20th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).