Mead High School vs Shelby - Rising City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 78 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
Shelby - Rising City High School
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students
| Measure | Mead High School Mead, Nebraska | Shelby - Rising City High School Shelby, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 242 | #88 of 242 |
| National rank | #1492 of 16,910 | #3793 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 112 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Mead | Shelby |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 68.1).
- •Mead High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 38.4%).
- •Shelby - Rising City High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.3).
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 Shelby - Rising City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 68.1 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 Shelby - Rising City High School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Mead and Shelby in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead High School: 112. Shelby - Rising City High School: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead High School and Shelby - Rising City High School rank in Nebraska?
Mead High School is 16th of 242 and Shelby - Rising City High School is 88th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).