Dawes Middle School vs Pershing Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
Pershing Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Dawes Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Pershing Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 123 | #332 of 511 |
| National rank | #8529 of 15,369 | #22029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 45.9).
- •Pershing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Pershing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Dawes Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Pershing Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 395.
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 Dawes Middle School better than Pershing Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 45.9 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 Dawes Middle School and Pershing Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Middle School: 395. Pershing Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Middle School and Pershing Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dawes Middle School is 92nd of 123 and Pershing Elementary School is 332nd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).