Papillion Middle School vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papillion Middle School
Papillion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
| Measure | Papillion Middle School Papillion, Nebraska | Walnut Creek Elementary Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 123 | #163 of 511 |
| National rank | #3050 of 15,369 | #9901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 635 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Papillion | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.4 vs 72.1).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 25%).
- •Papillion Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Papillion Middle School is the larger school with 635 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 Middle School better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
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 Papillion Middle School and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Papillion and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Papillion Middle School: 635. Walnut Creek Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Papillion Middle School and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Papillion Middle School is 34th of 123 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 163rd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).