Papillion la Vista Senior High vs Tara Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 829 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
Tara Heights Elementary School
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
| Measure | Papillion la Vista Senior High Papillion, Nebraska | Tara Heights Elementary School Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 242 | #147 of 511 |
| National rank | #3994 of 16,910 | #8816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,867 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Papillion | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tara Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 67.3).
- •Papillion la Vista Senior High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 28.8%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Papillion la Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 399.
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 Papillion la Vista Senior High better than Tara Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tara Heights Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 67.3 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 Papillion la Vista Senior High and Tara Heights Elementary School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Papillion and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Papillion la Vista Senior High: 1,867. Tara Heights Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Papillion la Vista Senior High and Tara Heights Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Papillion la Vista Senior High is 92nd of 242 and Tara Heights Elementary School is 147th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).