Lincoln High School vs Papillion la Vista South HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,086 students
Papillion la Vista South HS
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Papillion la Vista South HS Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 242 | #56 of 242 |
| National rank | #8431 of 16,910 | #2569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,086 | 2,038 |
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 2,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Lincoln | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Papillion la Vista South HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 49.8).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 2,086 students compared with 2,038.
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 High School better than Papillion la Vista South HS?
On the Success Index (US), Papillion la Vista South HS ranks higher (73.1 vs 49.8 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 High School and Papillion la Vista South HS?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High School: 2,086. Papillion la Vista South HS: 2,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High School and Papillion la Vista South HS rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln High School is 187th of 242 and Papillion la Vista South HS is 56th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).