Ainsworth High School vs Anselmo-Merna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainsworth High School
Ainsworth · Public high · Grades 9–12
104 students
Anselmo-Merna High School
Merna · Public high · Grades 7–12
104 students
| Measure | Ainsworth High School Ainsworth, Nebraska | Anselmo-Merna High School Merna, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 242 | #89 of 242 |
| National rank | #5127 of 16,910 | #3801 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 104 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Ainsworth | Merna |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anselmo-Merna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 62.6).
- •Ainsworth High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Anselmo-Merna High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Anselmo-Merna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 41.3%).
- •Ainsworth High School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.4).
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 Ainsworth High School better than Anselmo-Merna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Anselmo-Merna High School ranks higher (68.0 vs 62.6 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 Ainsworth High School and Anselmo-Merna High School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Ainsworth and Merna in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ainsworth High School: 104. Anselmo-Merna High School: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ainsworth High School and Anselmo-Merna High School rank in Nebraska?
Ainsworth High School is 122nd of 242 and Anselmo-Merna High School is 89th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).