Northwest High School vs Walnut Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
Walnut Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Walnut Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 242 | #114 of 123 |
| National rank | #3165 of 16,910 | #12919 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 24.7).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Walnut Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Walnut Middle School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 680.
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 Northwest High School better than Walnut Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 24.7 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 Northwest High School and Walnut Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 680. Walnut Middle School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Walnut Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 69th of 242 and Walnut Middle School is 114th of 123 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).