Horizon Middle School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.8 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
Sunrise Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Kearney, Nebraska | Sunrise Middle School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 123 | #31 of 123 |
| National rank | #4179 of 15,369 | #2734 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 66.0).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 38.4%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 536.
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 Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle School ranks higher (73.0 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 Sunrise Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 648. Sunrise Middle School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Horizon Middle School is 50th of 123 and Sunrise Middle School is 31st of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).