Northwest High School vs Roper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 5.2 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
Roper Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Roper Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 242 | #315 of 511 |
| National rank | #6786 of 16,910 | #20356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.1 vs 56.9).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 55.5%).
- •Roper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 850.
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 Roper Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northwest High School and Roper Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,017. Roper Elementary School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Roper Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Northwest High School is 156th of 242 and Roper Elementary School is 315th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).