Sidney Middle School vs South Ward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidney Middle School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students
South Ward Elementary School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
261 students
| Measure | Sidney Middle School Sidney, Nebraska | South Ward Elementary School Sidney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 123 | #312 of 511 |
| National rank | #3346 of 15,369 | #19890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 152 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Sidney | Sidney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 57.6).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 50.6%).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.5).
- •South Ward Elementary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 152.
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 Middle School better than South Ward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney Middle School ranks higher (70.0 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 Middle School and South Ward Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sidney and Sidney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sidney Middle School: 152. South Ward Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sidney Middle School and South Ward Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Sidney Middle School is 40th of 123 and South Ward Elementary School is 312th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).