Arnold Elementary School vs Malcolm JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Malcolm JR/SR High School
Malcolm · Public high · Grades 7–12
302 students
| Measure | Arnold Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska | Malcolm JR/SR High School Malcolm, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #293 of 511 | #8 of 242 |
| National rank | #18561 of 50,301 | #1077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 673 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Lincoln | Malcolm |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 59.4).
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Arnold Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Arnold Elementary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 302.
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 Arnold Elementary School better than Malcolm JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm JR/SR High School ranks higher (81.3 vs 59.4 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 Arnold Elementary School and Malcolm JR/SR High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Malcolm in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Elementary School: 673. Malcolm JR/SR High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Elementary School and Malcolm JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
Arnold Elementary School is 293rd of 511 and Malcolm JR/SR High School is 8th of 242 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).