Bluffs Middle School vs Gering Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffs Middle School
Scottsbluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Gering Middle School
Gering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Bluffs Middle School Scottsbluff, Nebraska | Gering Middle School Gering, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 123 | #100 of 123 |
| National rank | #9437 of 15,369 | #9029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Scottsbluff | Gering |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gering Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 41.7).
- •Gering Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Bluffs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Gering Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 60.3%).
- •Bluffs Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Bluffs Middle School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 408.
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 Bluffs Middle School better than Gering Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gering Middle School ranks higher (43.6 vs 41.7 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 Bluffs Middle School and Gering Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Scottsbluff and Gering in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffs Middle School: 754. Gering Middle School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffs Middle School and Gering Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Bluffs Middle School is 103rd of 123 and Gering Middle School is 100th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).