Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch vs Homer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch
Murdock · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
Homer High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
| Measure | Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch Murdock, Nebraska | Homer High School Homer, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 242 | #191 of 242 |
| National rank | #723 of 16,910 | #8712 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Murdock | Homer |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 48.7).
- •Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 46.3%).
- •Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
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 Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch better than Homer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch ranks higher (84.2 vs 48.7 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 Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch and Homer High School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Murdock and Homer in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch: 205. Homer High School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch and Homer High School rank in Nebraska?
Elmwood-Murdock JR/SR High Sch is 3rd of 242 and Homer High School is 191st of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).