Hill Elementary School vs Southwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Southwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students
| Measure | Hill Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska | Southwest High School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 511 | #80 of 242 |
| National rank | #4485 of 50,301 | #3514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 2,110 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 2,110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.2).
- •Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 31.1%).
- •Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.9).
- •Southwest High School is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 402.
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 Hill Elementary School better than Southwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.2 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 Hill Elementary School and Southwest High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Elementary School: 402. Southwest High School: 2,110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Elementary School and Southwest High School rank in Nebraska?
Hill Elementary School is 65th of 511 and Southwest High School is 80th of 242 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).