Elkhorn South High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Omaha, Nebraska 68130 · Elkhorn Public Schools
#1 of 242 high schools in Nebraska
#584 of 16,910 nationally
About Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn South High School is a public high located in Omaha, in the Elkhorn Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,434 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 1st of 242 ranked high schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,434.
There are 161 schools in Omaha; Elkhorn South High School ranks 12th of 152 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elkhorn South High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elkhorn South High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Elkhorn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students · 808 m away
Skyline Elementary School
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 1.7 km away
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.9 km away
West Bay Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 2.3 km away
Blue Sage Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
664 students · 2.6 km away
Reagan Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 3.1 km away
Spring Ridge Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students · 3.2 km away
Elkhorn High School
Elkhorn · Public high · Grades 9–12
769 students · 3.3 km away
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students · 3.4 km away
West Dodge Station Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,420 students
Bryan High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,474 students
Benson High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,488 students
Buena Vista High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
Northwest High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,517 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elkhorn South High School a good school?
Elkhorn South High School has a Success Index (US) of 85.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1 of 242 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elkhorn South High School rank in Nebraska?
Elkhorn South High School ranks #1 of 242 high schools in Nebraska and #584 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elkhorn South High School?
Elkhorn South High School had 1,434 students in 2025.
Is Elkhorn South High School a elementary school or a high school?
Elkhorn South High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elkhorn South High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elkhorn South High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.