Lux Middle School vs Pyrtle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.8 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
Pyrtle Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
| Measure | Lux Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Pyrtle Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 123 | #78 of 511 |
| National rank | #1217 of 15,369 | #4911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 74% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lux Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 80.2).
- •Lux Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Lux Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 24.1%).
- •Pyrtle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Lux Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 449.
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 Pyrtle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lux Middle School ranks higher (81.7 vs 80.2 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 Pyrtle Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lux Middle School: 803. Pyrtle Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lux Middle School and Pyrtle Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Lux Middle School is 10th of 123 and Pyrtle Elementary School is 78th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).