Anselmo-Merna High School vs Broken Bow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anselmo-Merna High School
Merna · Public high · Grades 7–12
104 students
Broken Bow High School
Broken Bow · Public high · Grades 9–12
234 students
| Measure | Anselmo-Merna High School Merna, Nebraska | Broken Bow High School Broken Bow, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 242 | #128 of 242 |
| National rank | #3801 of 16,910 | #5387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 104 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Merna | Broken Bow |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anselmo-Merna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 61.6).
- •Anselmo-Merna High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Anselmo-Merna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 37.6%).
- •Anselmo-Merna High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Broken Bow High School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 104.
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 Anselmo-Merna High School better than Broken Bow High School?
On the Success Index (US), Anselmo-Merna High School ranks higher (68.0 vs 61.6 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 Anselmo-Merna High School and Broken Bow High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Merna and Broken Bow in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anselmo-Merna High School: 104. Broken Bow High School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anselmo-Merna High School and Broken Bow High School rank in Nebraska?
Anselmo-Merna High School is 89th of 242 and Broken Bow High School is 128th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).