Grand Island Senior High School vs Jefferson 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.
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,696 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Jefferson Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 242 | #414 of 511 |
| National rank | #13336 of 16,910 | #31143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,696 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 30.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 2,696 students compared with 352.
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 Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 30.0 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 Grand Island Senior High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.9 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. Jefferson Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Island Senior High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Grand Island Senior High School is 231st of 242 and Jefferson Elementary School is 414th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).