Horizon Middle School vs Meadowlark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.9 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
Meadowlark Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska | Meadowlark Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 123 | #48 of 511 |
| National rank | #4179 of 15,369 | #3640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 82% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 66.0).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 29%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 417.
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 Meadowlark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 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 Horizon Middle School and Meadowlark Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 648. Meadowlark Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Meadowlark Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 and Meadowlark Elementary School is 48th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).