Buffalo Hills Elementary vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Hills Elementary
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Horizon Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney, Nebraska | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 511 | #50 of 123 |
| National rank | #4753 of 50,301 | #4179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 66.0).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 29%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.0).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 272.
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 Buffalo Hills Elementary better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Hills Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 66.0 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 Buffalo Hills Elementary and Horizon Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Hills Elementary: 272. Horizon Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Hills Elementary and Horizon Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Buffalo Hills Elementary is 72nd of 511 and Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).