Adams Central JR-SR High Sch vs Hastings Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 6.6 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 Senior High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
| Measure | Adams Central JR-SR High Sch Hastings, Nebraska | Hastings Senior High School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 242 | #204 of 242 |
| National rank | #2173 of 16,910 | #9661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| 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 45.1).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Adams Central JR-SR High Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Hastings Senior High School is the larger school with 991 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Central JR-SR High Sch ranks higher (74.8 vs 45.1 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 Senior High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Central JR-SR High Sch: 452. Hastings Senior High School: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Central JR-SR High Sch and Hastings Senior High School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Central JR-SR High Sch is 44th of 242 and Hastings Senior High School is 204th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).