Lakeview Junior High School vs Shell Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Junior High School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students
Shell Creek Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
| Measure | Lakeview Junior High School Columbus, Nebraska | Shell Creek Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 123 | #142 of 511 |
| National rank | #6715 of 15,369 | #8671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 152 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shell Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 54.3).
- •Shell Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Shell Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Shell Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 33.6%).
- •Shell Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 25.3).
- •Shell Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 152.
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 Lakeview Junior High School better than Shell Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shell Creek Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 54.3 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 Lakeview Junior High School and Shell Creek Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Junior High School: 152. Shell Creek Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Junior High School and Shell Creek Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Lakeview Junior High School is 80th of 123 and Shell Creek Elementary School is 142nd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).