Lux Middle School vs Pound Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lux Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Pound Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Lux Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Pound Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 123 | #25 of 123 |
| National rank | #1217 of 15,369 | #2413 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| 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 65%).
- •Lux Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Lux Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 34.3%).
- •Pound Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Lux Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 731.
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 Lux Middle School better than Pound 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 Lux Middle School and Pound Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lux Middle School: 803. Pound Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lux Middle School and Pound Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Lux Middle School is 10th of 123 and Pound Middle School is 25th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).