Freeman Elementary-Adams vs Sterling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeman Elementary-Adams
Adams · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Sterling Elementary School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
143 students
| Measure | Freeman Elementary-Adams Adams, Nebraska | Sterling Elementary School Sterling, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 511 | #310 of 511 |
| National rank | #8135 of 50,301 | #19749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 280 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Adams | Sterling |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeman Elementary-Adams scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 57.8).
- •Freeman Elementary-Adams does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Freeman Elementary-Adams does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Freeman Elementary-Adams does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 41.3%).
- •Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Freeman Elementary-Adams is the larger school with 280 students compared with 143.
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 Freeman Elementary-Adams better than Sterling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeman Elementary-Adams ranks higher (74.7 vs 57.8 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 Freeman Elementary-Adams and Sterling Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Adams and Sterling in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeman Elementary-Adams: 280. Sterling Elementary School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeman Elementary-Adams and Sterling Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Freeman Elementary-Adams is 131st of 511 and Sterling Elementary School is 310th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).