Axtell High School vs Howells Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 225 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axtell High School
Axtell · Public high · Grades 7–12
135 students
Howells Senior High School
Howells · Public high · Grades 7–12
138 students
| Measure | Axtell High School Axtell, Nebraska | Howells Senior High School Howells, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 242 | #7 of 242 |
| National rank | #1731 of 16,910 | #926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 135 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Axtell | Howells |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howells Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 77.0).
- •Howells Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Axtell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 29%).
- •Axtell High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.2).
- •Howells Senior High School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 135.
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 Axtell High School better than Howells Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howells Senior High School ranks higher (82.6 vs 77.0 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 Axtell High School and Howells Senior High School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Axtell and Howells in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Axtell High School: 135. Howells Senior High School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Axtell High School and Howells Senior High School rank in Nebraska?
Axtell High School is 27th of 242 and Howells Senior High School is 7th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).