Gering Middle School vs Northfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gering Middle School
Gering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Northfield Elementary School
Gering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Gering Middle School Gering, Nebraska | Northfield Elementary School Gering, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 123 | #372 of 511 |
| National rank | #9029 of 15,369 | #26568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Gering | Gering |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 43.6).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Gering Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 66.6%).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Gering Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 299.
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 Gering Middle School better than Northfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Elementary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 43.6 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 Gering Middle School and Northfield Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gering and Gering in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gering Middle School: 408. Northfield Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gering Middle School and Northfield Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Gering Middle School is 100th of 123 and Northfield Elementary School is 372nd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).