High Plains Community JR/SR High School vs Osceola High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 23 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
Osceola High School
Osceola · Public high · Grades 9–12
91 students
| Measure | High Plains Community JR/SR High School Polk, Nebraska | Osceola High School Osceola, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 242 | #136 of 242 |
| National rank | #2945 of 16,910 | #5746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 93 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 75% |
| city | Polk | Osceola |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 60.2).
- •Osceola High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 49.5%).
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Osceola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 28%).
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.4).
- •High Plains Community JR/SR High School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 91.
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 Osceola High School?
On the Success Index (US), High Plains Community JR/SR High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 60.2 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 Osceola High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Polk and Osceola in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Plains Community JR/SR High School: 93. Osceola High School: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Plains Community JR/SR High School and Osceola High School rank in Nebraska?
High Plains Community JR/SR High School is 62nd of 242 and Osceola High School is 136th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).