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Sidney High School vs Wayne High School

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 510 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureSidney High School
Sidney, Nebraska
Wayne High School
Wayne, Nebraska
Success Index (US)
65
Top 50%
74
Top 25%
State rank#107 of 242#48 of 242
National rank#4495 of 16,910#2286 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students329323
Enrollment329323
Free/reduced-price lunch37.1%28.2%
Students per teacher13.715.4
Reading proficiency57%67%
Math proficiency57%72%
citySidneyWayne
stateNebraskaNebraska
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The verdict

  • โ€ขWayne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.2).
  • โ€ขWayne High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
  • โ€ขWayne High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
  • โ€ขWayne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 37.1%).
  • โ€ขSidney High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
  • โ€ขSidney High School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 323.

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 Wayne High School?

On the Success Index (US), Wayne High School ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.2 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 Wayne High School?

About 510 km in a straight line, between Sidney and Wayne in Nebraska.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Sidney High School: 329. Wayne High School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Sidney High School and Wayne High School rank in Nebraska?

Sidney High School is 107th of 242 and Wayne High School is 48th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).