Lincoln East High School vs North Star High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 8.6 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
North Star High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
| Measure | Lincoln East High School Lincoln, Nebraska | North Star High School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 242 | #209 of 242 |
| National rank | #2197 of 16,910 | #10106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,982 | 1,927 |
| Enrollment | 1,982 | 1,927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 43% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 43.4).
- •Lincoln East High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Lincoln East High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Lincoln East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 53.5%).
- •North Star High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Lincoln East High School is the larger school with 1,982 students compared with 1,927.
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 North Star High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln East High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 43.4 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 North Star High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln East High School: 1,982. North Star High School: 1,927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln East High School and North Star High School rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln East High School is 45th of 242 and North Star High School is 209th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).