Gibbon High School vs Shelton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbon High School
Gibbon · Public high · Grades 7–12
251 students
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
117 students
| Measure | Gibbon High School Gibbon, Nebraska | Shelton High School Shelton, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 242 | #163 of 242 |
| National rank | #8017 of 16,910 | #7015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 251 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Gibbon | Shelton |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 51.4).
- •Gibbon High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Shelton High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Shelton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.6%).
- •Shelton High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Gibbon High School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 117.
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 Gibbon High School better than Shelton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelton High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 51.4 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 Gibbon High School and Shelton High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Gibbon and Shelton in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibbon High School: 251. Shelton High School: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibbon High School and Shelton High School rank in Nebraska?
Gibbon High School is 178th of 242 and Shelton High School is 163rd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).