Bluffs Middle School vs Hastings Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 461 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
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Bluffs Middle School Scottsbluff, Nebraska | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 123 | #85 of 123 |
| National rank | #9437 of 15,369 | #7127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| city | Scottsbluff | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hastings Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 41.7).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Bluffs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 63%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 754.
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 Hastings Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hastings Middle School ranks higher (52.3 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 Hastings Middle School?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Scottsbluff and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffs Middle School: 754. Hastings Middle School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffs Middle School and Hastings Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Bluffs Middle School is 103rd of 123 and Hastings Middle School is 85th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).