Cambridge High School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
81 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students
| Measure | Cambridge High School Cambridge, Nebraska | Sterling High School Sterling, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 242 | #84 of 242 |
| National rank | #3446 of 16,910 | #3666 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 81 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 81 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Cambridge | Sterling |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.4 vs 68.6).
- •Sterling High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Cambridge High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Cambridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 35.8%).
- •Cambridge High School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.1).
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 Cambridge High School better than Sterling High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge High School and Sterling High School?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Sterling in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge High School: 81. Sterling High School: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge High School and Sterling High School rank in Nebraska?
Cambridge High School is 76th of 242 and Sterling High School is 84th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).