Lincoln East High School vs Lux Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln East High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,982 students
Lux Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Lincoln East High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Lux Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #45 of 242 | #10 of 123 |
| National rank | #2197 of 16,910 | #1217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,982 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 1,982 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lux Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 74.7).
- •Lux Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Lux Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Lincoln East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 19.7%).
- •Lux Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •Lincoln East High School is the larger school with 1,982 students compared with 803.
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 Lincoln East High School better than Lux Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lux Middle School ranks higher (81.7 vs 74.7 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 Lincoln East High School and Lux Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln East High School: 1,982. Lux Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln East High School and Lux Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln East High School is 45th of 242 and Lux Middle School is 10th of 123 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).