Pound Middle School vs Scott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pound Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Scott Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
| Measure | Pound Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Scott Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 123 | #15 of 123 |
| National rank | #2413 of 15,369 | #1641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 1,020 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 1,020 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 74.7).
- •Scott Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Scott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 34.3%).
- •Pound Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Scott Middle School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 731.
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 Pound Middle School better than Scott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Middle School ranks higher (79.1 vs 74.7 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 Pound Middle School and Scott Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pound Middle School: 731. Scott Middle School: 1,020. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pound Middle School and Scott Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Pound Middle School is 25th of 123 and Scott Middle School is 15th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).