Northwest High School vs West Lawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.4 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
West Lawn Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska | West Lawn Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 242 | #470 of 511 |
| National rank | #3165 of 16,910 | #39841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 28.0).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 338.
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 West Lawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 28.0 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 West Lawn Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 680. West Lawn Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and West Lawn Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 69th of 242 and West Lawn Elementary School is 470th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).