Adams Elementary School vs Pound Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
Pound Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska | Pound Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 511 | #25 of 123 |
| National rank | #3253 of 50,301 | #2413 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 767 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 65% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 74.7).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 34.3%).
- •Pound Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 731.
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 Elementary School better than Pound Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 74.7 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 Elementary School and Pound Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 767. Pound Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Pound Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Elementary School is 38th of 511 and Pound Middle School is 25th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).