Kearney Middle vs Lens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–7
591 students
Lens
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
60 students
| Measure | Kearney Middle Kearney, Missouri | Lens Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 392 | #144 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1634 of 15,369 | #8082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 591 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 74.8).
- •Kearney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 20%).
- •Lens does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Kearney Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 60.
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 Kearney Middle better than Lens?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 74.8 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 Kearney Middle and Lens?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney Middle: 591. Lens: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney Middle and Lens rank in Missouri?
Kearney Middle is 20th of 392 and Lens is 144th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).