Northwest High School vs Westridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.5 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
Westridge Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska | Westridge Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 242 | #71 of 123 |
| National rank | #3165 of 16,910 | #6122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 57.1).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Westridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Westridge Middle School is the larger school with 694 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 Westridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 57.1 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 Northwest High School and Westridge Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 680. Westridge Middle School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Westridge Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 69th of 242 and Westridge Middle School is 71st of 123 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).