Mead High School vs Red Cloud High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead High School
Mead · Public high · Grades 7–12
112 students
Red Cloud High School
Red Cloud · Public high · Grades 7–12
111 students
| Measure | Mead High School Mead, Nebraska | Red Cloud High School Red Cloud, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 242 | #192 of 242 |
| National rank | #1492 of 16,910 | #8721 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 112 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Mead | Red Cloud |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 48.7).
- •Mead High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 41.4%).
- •Mead High School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.1).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 111.
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 Mead High School better than Red Cloud High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 48.7 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 Mead High School and Red Cloud High School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Mead and Red Cloud in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead High School: 112. Red Cloud High School: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead High School and Red Cloud High School rank in Nebraska?
Mead High School is 16th of 242 and Red Cloud High School is 192nd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).