Cross County High School vs High Plains Community JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross County High School
Stromsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
120 students
High Plains Community JR/SR High School
Polk · Public high · Grades 7–12
93 students
| Measure | Cross County High School Stromsburg, Nebraska | High Plains Community JR/SR High School Polk, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 242 | #62 of 242 |
| National rank | #1532 of 16,910 | #2945 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 120 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Stromsburg | Polk |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 71.4).
- •Cross County High School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Cross County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 28%).
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.6).
- •Cross County High School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 93.
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 Cross County High School better than High Plains Community JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cross County High School ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.4 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 Cross County High School and High Plains Community JR/SR High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Stromsburg and Polk in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross County High School: 120. High Plains Community JR/SR High School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross County High School and High Plains Community JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
Cross County High School is 20th of 242 and High Plains Community JR/SR High School is 62nd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).