Horizon Middle School vs Kearney Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Kearney Education Center
Kearney · Public other · Grades PK–PK
332 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska | Kearney Education Center Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #50 of 123 | – |
| National rank | #4179 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 648 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 29.2%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 332.
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 Horizon Middle School better than Kearney Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Middle School and Kearney Education Center?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 648. Kearney Education Center: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Kearney Education Center rank in Nebraska?
Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 and Kearney Education Center is unranked among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).