Freeman High School vs Sterling 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.
Freeman High School
Adams · Public high · Grades 7–12
220 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students
| Measure | Freeman High School Adams, Nebraska | Sterling High School Sterling, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 242 | #84 of 242 |
| National rank | #1851 of 16,910 | #3666 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 220 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74.5% |
| city | Adams | Sterling |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeman High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 68.6).
- •Sterling High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Freeman High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Freeman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 35.8%).
- •Sterling High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.9).
- •Freeman High School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 81.
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 High School better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeman High School ranks higher (76.5 vs 68.6 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 Freeman High School and Sterling High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Adams and Sterling in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeman High School: 220. Sterling High School: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeman High School and Sterling High School rank in Nebraska?
Freeman High School is 34th of 242 and Sterling High School is 84th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).