Lincoln High School vs Southwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 7.7 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
Southwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Southwest High School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 242 | #80 of 242 |
| National rank | #8431 of 16,910 | #3514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,086 | 2,110 |
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 2,110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 49.8).
- •Southwest High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Southwest High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.9).
- •Southwest High School is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 2,086.
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 Southwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High School ranks higher (69.2 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 Southwest High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High School: 2,086. Southwest High School: 2,110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High School and Southwest High School rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln High School is 187th of 242 and Southwest High School is 80th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).