Dorchester High School vs Potter-Dix JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 523 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
Potter-Dix JR/SR High School
Potter · Public high · Grades 7–12
88 students
| Measure | Dorchester High School Dorchester, Nebraska | Potter-Dix JR/SR High School Potter, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 242 | #113 of 242 |
| National rank | #8423 of 16,910 | #4757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 89 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Dorchester | Potter |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potter-Dix JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 49.8).
- •Potter-Dix JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Potter-Dix JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Potter-Dix JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 49.4%).
- •Potter-Dix JR/SR High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 9.9).
- •Dorchester High School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 88.
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 Potter-Dix JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Potter-Dix JR/SR High School ranks higher (64.1 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 Potter-Dix JR/SR High School?
About 523 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Potter in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester High School: 89. Potter-Dix JR/SR High School: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester High School and Potter-Dix JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
Dorchester High School is 186th of 242 and Potter-Dix JR/SR High School is 113th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).