Horizon Middle School vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.2 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
Northeast Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska | Northeast Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 123 | #269 of 511 |
| National rank | #4179 of 15,369 | #16872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 61.9).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 38.5%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon Middle School better than Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.9 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 Northeast Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 648. Northeast Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Northeast Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 and Northeast Elementary School is 269th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).