Northwest High School vs Waverly High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 156 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
Waverly High School
Waverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
679 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Waverly High School Waverly, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 242 | #47 of 242 |
| National rank | #3165 of 16,910 | #2265 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 680 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Grand Island | Waverly |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 70.6).
- •Waverly High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Waverly High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Waverly High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 15.6%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 679.
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 Waverly High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 70.6 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 Waverly High School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Waverly in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 680. Waverly High School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Waverly High School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 69th of 242 and Waverly High School is 47th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).