Gretna Middle School vs Squire John Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna Middle School
Gretna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Gretna Middle School Gretna, Nebraska | Squire John Thomas Elementary Gretna, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 123 | #58 of 511 |
| National rank | #1271 of 15,369 | #4133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 784 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Gretna | Gretna |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.4 vs 81.6).
- •Gretna Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 12%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Gretna Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 499.
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 Middle School better than Squire John Thomas Elementary?
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 Gretna Middle School and Squire John Thomas Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Gretna in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna Middle School: 784. Squire John Thomas Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna Middle School and Squire John Thomas Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Gretna Middle School is 11th of 123 and Squire John Thomas Elementary is 58th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).