Grand Island Senior High School vs Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,696 students
Howard Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Howard Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 242 | #466 of 511 |
| National rank | #13336 of 16,910 | #38936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,696 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.0 vs 29.4).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 2,696 students compared with 484.
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 Grand Island Senior High School better than Howard Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand Island Senior High School and Howard Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Island Senior High School: 2,696. Howard Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Island Senior High School and Howard Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Grand Island Senior High School is 231st of 242 and Howard Elementary School is 466th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).