Douglas Co West Middle School vs Elkhorn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Co West Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
233 students
Elkhorn Middle School
Elkhorn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Douglas Co West Middle School Valley, Nebraska | Elkhorn Middle School Elkhorn, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 123 | #7 of 123 |
| National rank | #1832 of 15,369 | #731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 233 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Valley | Elkhorn |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 77.9).
- •Elkhorn Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Elkhorn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Elkhorn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 25.3%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.7).
- •Elkhorn Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 233.
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 Middle School better than Elkhorn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Middle School ranks higher (85.2 vs 77.9 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 Douglas Co West Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Valley and Elkhorn in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Co West Middle School: 233. Elkhorn Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Co West Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Douglas Co West Middle School is 18th of 123 and Elkhorn Middle School is 7th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).