Nickerson High vs Sterling Junior High/Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nickerson High
Nickerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students
Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
232 students
| Measure | Nickerson High Nickerson, Kansas | Sterling Junior High/Senior High Sterling, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 296 | #28 of 296 |
| National rank | #13765 of 16,910 | #7546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 255 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Nickerson | Sterling |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling Junior High/Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 28.0).
- •Sterling Junior High/Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Sterling Junior High/Senior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Sterling Junior High/Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 52.9%).
- •Nickerson High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.6).
- •Nickerson High is the larger school with 255 students compared with 232.
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 Nickerson High better than Sterling Junior High/Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling Junior High/Senior High ranks higher (53.2 vs 28.0 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 Nickerson High and Sterling Junior High/Senior High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Nickerson and Sterling in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nickerson High: 255. Sterling Junior High/Senior High: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nickerson High and Sterling Junior High/Senior High rank in Kansas?
Nickerson High is 227th of 296 and Sterling Junior High/Senior High is 28th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).