Aurora High School vs Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School
Fort Calhoun · Public high · Grades 7–12
382 students
| Measure | Aurora High School Aurora, Nebraska | Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School Fort Calhoun, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 242 | #10 of 242 |
| National rank | #3640 of 16,910 | #1249 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 382 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Aurora | Fort Calhoun |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 68.6).
- •Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 26.7%).
- •Aurora High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
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 Aurora High School better than Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School ranks higher (80.1 vs 68.6 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 Aurora High School and Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Fort Calhoun in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora High School: 382. Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora High School and Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School rank in Nebraska?
Aurora High School is 83rd of 242 and Fort Calhoun JR-SR High School is 10th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).