Northwest High School vs Ralston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Ralston High School
Ralston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Ralston High School Ralston, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 242 | #199 of 242 |
| National rank | #6786 of 16,910 | #9415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Lincoln | Ralston |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 46.2).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 52.8%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.8).
- •Ralston High School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,017.
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 Ralston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (56.1 vs 46.2 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 Ralston High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Ralston in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,017. Ralston High School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Ralston High School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 156th of 242 and Ralston High School is 199th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).