Walnut Middle School vs Westridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walnut Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
Westridge Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Walnut Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska | Westridge Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 123 | #71 of 123 |
| National rank | #12919 of 15,369 | #6122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 777 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 24.7).
- •Westridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Westridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Walnut Middle School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 694.
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 Walnut Middle School better than Westridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westridge Middle School ranks higher (57.1 vs 24.7 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 Walnut Middle School and Westridge Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walnut Middle School: 777. Westridge Middle School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walnut Middle School and Westridge Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Walnut Middle School is 114th of 123 and Westridge Middle School is 71st of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).