Barr Middle School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barr Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Horizon Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Barr Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 123 | #50 of 123 |
| National rank | #8977 of 15,369 | #4179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Grand Island | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 43.8).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Barr Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
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 Barr Middle School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 43.8 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 Barr Middle School and Horizon Middle School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barr Middle School: 648. Horizon Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barr Middle School and Horizon Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Barr Middle School is 98th of 123 and Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).