Lincoln Southeast High School vs Papillion la Vista Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Southeast High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,848 students
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
| Measure | Lincoln Southeast High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Papillion la Vista Senior High Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 242 | #92 of 242 |
| National rank | #4089 of 16,910 | #3994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,848 | 1,867 |
| Enrollment | 1,848 | 1,867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Lincoln | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.9 vs 67.3).
- •Lincoln Southeast High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Southeast High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Papillion la Vista Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 35.2%).
- •Papillion la Vista Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Papillion la Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 1,848.
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 Southeast High School better than Papillion la Vista Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Southeast High School and Papillion la Vista Senior High?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Southeast High School: 1,848. Papillion la Vista Senior High: 1,867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Southeast High School and Papillion la Vista Senior High rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln Southeast High School is 96th of 242 and Papillion la Vista Senior High is 92nd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).