Southwest High School vs Standing Bear High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students
Standing Bear High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
631 students
| Measure | Southwest High School Lincoln, Nebraska | Standing Bear High School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 242 | #51 of 242 |
| National rank | #3514 of 16,910 | #2344 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,110 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standing Bear High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 69.2).
- •Standing Bear High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 22.2%).
- •Standing Bear High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.9).
- •Southwest High School is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 631.
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 Southwest High School better than Standing Bear High School?
On the Success Index (US), Standing Bear High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.2 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 Southwest High School and Standing Bear High School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest High School: 2,110. Standing Bear High School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest High School and Standing Bear High School rank in Nebraska?
Southwest High School is 80th of 242 and Standing Bear High School is 51st of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).