Holdrege High School vs Pierce JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holdrege High School
Holdrege · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
Pierce JR/SR High School
Pierce · Public high · Grades 7–12
340 students
| Measure | Holdrege High School Holdrege, Nebraska | Pierce JR/SR High School Pierce, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 242 | #38 of 242 |
| National rank | #4013 of 16,910 | #2004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 337 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Holdrege | Pierce |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 67.2).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 33.8%).
- •Holdrege High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 337.
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 Holdrege High School better than Pierce JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce JR/SR High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.2 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 Holdrege High School and Pierce JR/SR High School?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Holdrege and Pierce in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holdrege High School: 337. Pierce JR/SR High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holdrege High School and Pierce JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
Holdrege High School is 94th of 242 and Pierce JR/SR High School is 38th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).