Douglas Co West High School vs Wayne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Co West High School
Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
326 students
Wayne High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
323 students
| Measure | Douglas Co West High School Valley, Nebraska | Wayne High School Wayne, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 242 | #48 of 242 |
| National rank | #1845 of 16,910 | #2286 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Valley | Wayne |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Co West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 74.3).
- •Wayne High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Wayne High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Douglas Co West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 28.2%).
- •Douglas Co West High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Douglas Co West High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 323.
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 Douglas Co West High School better than Wayne High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Co West High School ranks higher (76.5 vs 74.3 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 Douglas Co West High School and Wayne High School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Valley and Wayne in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Co West High School: 326. Wayne High School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Co West High School and Wayne High School rank in Nebraska?
Douglas Co West High School is 33rd of 242 and Wayne High School is 48th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).