Buffalo Hills Elementary vs Windy Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.0 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
Windy Hills Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney, Nebraska | Windy Hills Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 511 | #87 of 511 |
| National rank | #4753 of 50,301 | #5451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 79.2).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Windy Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Windy Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 17.6%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary is the larger school with 272 students compared with 259.
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 Windy Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Hills Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 79.2 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 Windy Hills Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Hills Elementary: 272. Windy Hills Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Hills Elementary and Windy Hills Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Buffalo Hills Elementary is 72nd of 511 and Windy Hills Elementary School is 87th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).