Adams Central Elementary School vs Hastings Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Central Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Adams Central Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 511 | #85 of 123 |
| National rank | #5645 of 50,301 | #7127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 506 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 52.3).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 63%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 506.
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 Adams Central Elementary School better than Hastings Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Central Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 52.3 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 Adams Central Elementary School and Hastings Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Central Elementary School: 506. Hastings Middle School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Central Elementary School and Hastings Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Central Elementary School is 91st of 511 and Hastings Middle School is 85th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).