Kearney High School vs West Kearney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearney High School
Kearney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
West Kearney High School
Kearney · Public high · Grades 8–12
65 students
| Measure | Kearney High School Kearney, Nebraska | West Kearney High School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 242 | #239 of 242 |
| National rank | #6411 of 16,910 | #16169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,663 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 3.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 10% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 14.3).
- •Kearney High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 10%).
- •Kearney High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 10%).
- •Kearney High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 95.4%).
- •West Kearney High School does better on students per teacher (3.6 vs 18.3).
- •Kearney High School is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 65.
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 Kearney High School better than West Kearney High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 14.3 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 Kearney High School and West Kearney High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney High School: 1,663. West Kearney High School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney High School and West Kearney High School rank in Nebraska?
Kearney High School is 152nd of 242 and West Kearney High School is 239th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).