Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch vs Ralston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
Blair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Ralston Middle School
Ralston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
| Measure | Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch Blair, Nebraska | Ralston Middle School Ralston, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 123 | #97 of 123 |
| National rank | #2114 of 15,369 | #8944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 481 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| city | Blair | Ralston |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 44.0).
- •Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 55.7%).
- •Ralston Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Ralston Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 481.
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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch better than Ralston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch ranks higher (76.3 vs 44.0 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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch and Ralston Middle School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Blair and Ralston in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch: 481. Ralston Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch and Ralston Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch is 22nd of 123 and Ralston Middle School is 97th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).