Adams Central JR-SR High Sch vs Hastings Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Central JR-SR High Sch
Hastings · Public high · Grades 7–12
452 students
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Adams Central JR-SR High Sch Hastings, Nebraska | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 242 | #85 of 123 |
| National rank | #2173 of 16,910 | #7127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 52.3).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 63%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 452.
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 JR-SR High Sch better than Hastings Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Central JR-SR High Sch ranks higher (74.8 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 JR-SR High Sch and Hastings Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Central JR-SR High Sch: 452. Hastings Middle School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Central JR-SR High Sch and Hastings Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Central JR-SR High Sch is 44th of 242 and Hastings Middle School is 85th of 123 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).