Overton High School vs Shelton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton High School
Overton · Public high · Grades 7–12
118 students
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
117 students
| Measure | Overton High School Overton, Nebraska | Shelton High School Shelton, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 242 | #163 of 242 |
| National rank | #6915 of 16,910 | #7015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 118 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Overton | Shelton |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.5 vs 55.1).
- •Overton High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Shelton High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Overton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 42.7%).
- •Overton High School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.7).
- •Overton High School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 117.
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 Overton High School better than Shelton High 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 Overton High School and Shelton High School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Overton and Shelton in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overton High School: 118. Shelton High School: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overton High School and Shelton High School rank in Nebraska?
Overton High School is 159th of 242 and Shelton High School is 163rd of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).