Buffalo Hills Elementary vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.3 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
Sunrise Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney, Nebraska | Sunrise Middle School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 511 | #31 of 123 |
| National rank | #4753 of 50,301 | #2734 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| 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 73.0).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 38.4%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Sunrise Middle School is the larger school with 536 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 Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Hills Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 73.0 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 Sunrise Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Hills Elementary: 272. Sunrise Middle School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Hills Elementary and Sunrise Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Buffalo Hills Elementary is 72nd of 511 and Sunrise Middle School is 31st of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).