O'neill High School vs Pierce JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O'neill High School
O'neill · Public high · Grades 7–12
338 students
Pierce JR/SR High School
Pierce · Public high · Grades 7–12
340 students
| Measure | O'neill High School O'neill, Nebraska | Pierce JR/SR High School Pierce, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 242 | #38 of 242 |
| National rank | #5263 of 16,910 | #2004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 338 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | O'neill | Pierce |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 62.1).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 44.1%).
- •O'neill High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Pierce JR/SR High School is the larger school with 340 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 O'neill High School better than Pierce JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce JR/SR High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 62.1 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 O'neill High School and Pierce JR/SR High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between O'neill and Pierce in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O'neill High School: 338. Pierce JR/SR High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O'neill High School and Pierce JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
O'neill High School is 127th of 242 and Pierce JR/SR High School is 38th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).