Cambridge Middle School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
74 students
Southwest Middle School
Bartley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
71 students
| Measure | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge, Nebraska | Southwest Middle School Bartley, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 123 | #84 of 123 |
| National rank | #5677 of 15,369 | #7025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 74 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Cambridge | Bartley |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 52.9).
- •Cambridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 54.9%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.5).
- •Cambridge Middle School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 71.
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 Middle School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Middle School ranks higher (59.1 vs 52.9 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 Cambridge Middle School and Southwest Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Bartley in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Middle School: 74. Southwest Middle School: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Middle School and Southwest Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Cambridge Middle School is 66th of 123 and Southwest Middle School is 84th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).