Columbus High School vs Norfolk Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Nebraska | Norfolk Senior High School Norfolk, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 242 | #183 of 242 |
| National rank | #9948 of 16,910 | #8312 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,337 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Columbus | Norfolk |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norfolk Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 44.0).
- •Norfolk Senior High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Norfolk Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Norfolk Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 51.9%).
- •Norfolk Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Norfolk Senior High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 1,337.
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 Columbus High School better than Norfolk Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Norfolk Senior High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 44.0 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 Columbus High School and Norfolk Senior High School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Norfolk in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,337. Norfolk Senior High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Norfolk Senior High School rank in Nebraska?
Columbus High School is 208th of 242 and Norfolk Senior High School is 183rd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).