Gretna High School vs Hastings Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna High School
Gretna · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
Hastings Senior High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
| Measure | Gretna High School Gretna, Nebraska | Hastings Senior High School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 242 | #204 of 242 |
| National rank | #1523 of 16,910 | #9661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| city | Gretna | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 45.1).
- •Gretna High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Gretna High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Gretna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Hastings Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Hastings Senior High School is the larger school with 991 students compared with 955.
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 Gretna High School better than Hastings Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gretna High School ranks higher (78.4 vs 45.1 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 Gretna High School and Hastings Senior High School?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna High School: 955. Hastings Senior High School: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna High School and Hastings Senior High School rank in Nebraska?
Gretna High School is 18th of 242 and Hastings Senior High School is 204th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).