Emerson-Hubbard High School vs Wakefield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson-Hubbard High School
Emerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
71 students
Wakefield High School
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 7–12
234 students
| Measure | Emerson-Hubbard High School Emerson, Nebraska | Wakefield High School Wakefield, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 242 | #114 of 242 |
| National rank | #8847 of 16,910 | #4789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 71 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| city | Emerson | Wakefield |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 48.2).
- •Wakefield High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Wakefield High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Emerson-Hubbard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 53.8%).
- •Emerson-Hubbard High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.7).
- •Wakefield High School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 71.
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 Emerson-Hubbard High School better than Wakefield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 48.2 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 Emerson-Hubbard High School and Wakefield High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Emerson and Wakefield in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson-Hubbard High School: 71. Wakefield High School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson-Hubbard High School and Wakefield High School rank in Nebraska?
Emerson-Hubbard High School is 194th of 242 and Wakefield High School is 114th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).