Sidney High School vs South Ward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidney High School
Sidney · Public high · Grades 9–12
329 students
South Ward Elementary School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
261 students
| Measure | Sidney High School Sidney, Nebraska | South Ward Elementary School Sidney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 242 | #312 of 511 |
| National rank | #4495 of 16,910 | #19890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 329 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Sidney | Sidney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 57.6).
- •Sidney High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 50.6%).
- •Sidney High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Sidney High School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 261.
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 Sidney High School better than South Ward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney High School ranks higher (65.2 vs 57.6 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 Sidney High School and South Ward Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sidney and Sidney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sidney High School: 329. South Ward Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sidney High School and South Ward Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Sidney High School is 107th of 242 and South Ward Elementary School is 312th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).