Elkhorn South High School vs Fire Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn South High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Elkhorn South High School Omaha, Nebraska | Fire Ridge Elementary School Elkhorn, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 242 | #8 of 511 |
| National rank | #584 of 16,910 | #729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,434 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 88% |
| city | Omaha | Elkhorn |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 85.6).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Elkhorn South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 7.5%).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Elkhorn South High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 469.
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 Elkhorn South High School better than Fire Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 85.6 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 Elkhorn South High School and Fire Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Elkhorn in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn South High School: 1,434. Fire Ridge Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn South High School and Fire Ridge Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Elkhorn South High School is 1st of 242 and Fire Ridge Elementary School is 8th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).