Grand Island Senior High School vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.1 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
Northwest High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
| Measure | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 242 | #69 of 242 |
| National rank | #13336 of 16,910 | #3165 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,696 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 30.0).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Island Senior High School is the larger school with 2,696 students compared with 680.
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 Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (70.6 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 Northwest High School?
About 3.1 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. Northwest High School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Island Senior High School and Northwest High School rank in Nebraska?
Grand Island Senior High School is 231st of 242 and Northwest High School is 69th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).