David City Secondary School vs High School at Brainard
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David City Secondary School
David City · Public high · Grades 7–12
307 students
High School at Brainard
Brainard · Public high · Grades 7–12
151 students
| Measure | David City Secondary School David City, Nebraska | High School at Brainard Brainard, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 242 | #55 of 242 |
| National rank | #5115 of 16,910 | #2537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 307 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | David City | Brainard |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School at Brainard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 62.7).
- •High School at Brainard does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •High School at Brainard does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •High School at Brainard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 38.4%).
- •High School at Brainard does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.8).
- •David City Secondary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 151.
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 David City Secondary School better than High School at Brainard?
On the Success Index (US), High School at Brainard ranks higher (73.2 vs 62.7 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 David City Secondary School and High School at Brainard?
About 13 km in a straight line, between David City and Brainard in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David City Secondary School: 307. High School at Brainard: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David City Secondary School and High School at Brainard rank in Nebraska?
David City Secondary School is 121st of 242 and High School at Brainard is 55th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).