Papillion la Vista South HS vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papillion la Vista South HS
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
| Measure | Papillion la Vista South HS Papillion, Nebraska | Walnut Creek Elementary Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 242 | #163 of 511 |
| National rank | #2569 of 16,910 | #9901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,038 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 2,038 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Papillion | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Papillion la Vista South HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 72.1).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 19.5%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Papillion la Vista South HS is the larger school with 2,038 students compared with 451.
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 South HS better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Papillion la Vista South HS ranks higher (73.1 vs 72.1 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 Papillion la Vista South HS and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Papillion and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Papillion la Vista South HS: 2,038. Walnut Creek Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Papillion la Vista South HS and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Papillion la Vista South HS is 56th of 242 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 163rd of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).