Dorchester High School vs Elwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester High School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
89 students
Elwood High School
Elwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
89 students
| Measure | Dorchester High School Dorchester, Nebraska | Elwood High School Elwood, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 242 | #168 of 242 |
| National rank | #8423 of 16,910 | #7156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 89 | 89 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 89 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Dorchester | Elwood |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 49.8).
- •Dorchester High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Elwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 49.4%).
- •Elwood High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.9).
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 Dorchester High School better than Elwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elwood High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 49.8 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 Dorchester High School and Elwood High School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Elwood in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester High School: 89. Elwood High School: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester High School and Elwood High School rank in Nebraska?
Dorchester High School is 186th of 242 and Elwood High School is 168th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).