Shelton High School vs Wood River Rural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
117 students
Wood River Rural High School
Wood River · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | Shelton High School Shelton, Nebraska | Wood River Rural High School Wood River, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 242 | #46 of 242 |
| National rank | #7015 of 16,910 | #2247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 117 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 64.5% |
| city | Shelton | Wood River |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood River Rural High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 55.1).
- •Wood River Rural High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Wood River Rural High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Wood River Rural High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 42.7%).
- •Wood River Rural High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.7).
- •Wood River Rural High School is the larger school with 145 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 Shelton High School better than Wood River Rural High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood River Rural High School ranks higher (74.5 vs 55.1 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 Shelton High School and Wood River Rural High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Wood River in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelton High School: 117. Wood River Rural High School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelton High School and Wood River Rural High School rank in Nebraska?
Shelton High School is 163rd of 242 and Wood River Rural High School is 46th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).