Central Elementary School vs Kearney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Kearney High School
Kearney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska | Kearney High School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 511 | #152 of 242 |
| National rank | #13343 of 50,301 | #6411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 1,663 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 1,663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 57.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Kearney High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 52.1%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Kearney High School is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 284.
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 Central Elementary School better than Kearney High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 57.6 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 Central Elementary School and Kearney High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 284. Kearney High School: 1,663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Kearney High School rank in Nebraska?
Central Elementary School is 212th of 511 and Kearney High School is 152nd of 242 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).