Lakeview Junior High School vs Sidney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 470 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
Sidney Middle School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students
| Measure | Lakeview Junior High School Columbus, Nebraska | Sidney Middle School Sidney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 123 | #40 of 123 |
| National rank | #6715 of 15,369 | #3346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 152 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Columbus | Sidney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.3).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Lakeview Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 25.3).
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 Sidney Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney Middle School ranks higher (70.0 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 Sidney Middle School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Sidney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Junior High School: 152. Sidney Middle School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Junior High School and Sidney Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Lakeview Junior High School is 80th of 123 and Sidney Middle School is 40th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).