High Plains Community JR/SR High School vs Leigh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Plains Community JR/SR High School
Polk · Public high · Grades 7–12
93 students
Leigh High School
Leigh · Public high · Grades 7–12
95 students
| Measure | High Plains Community JR/SR High School Polk, Nebraska | Leigh High School Leigh, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #62 of 242 | #22 of 242 |
| National rank | #2945 of 16,910 | #1646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 93 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Polk | Leigh |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leigh High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 71.4).
- •Leigh High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Leigh High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Leigh High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 28%).
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.6).
- •Leigh High School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 93.
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 High Plains Community JR/SR High School better than Leigh High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leigh High School ranks higher (77.5 vs 71.4 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 High Plains Community JR/SR High School and Leigh High School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Polk and Leigh in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Plains Community JR/SR High School: 93. Leigh High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Plains Community JR/SR High School and Leigh High School rank in Nebraska?
High Plains Community JR/SR High School is 62nd of 242 and Leigh High School is 22nd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).