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Silver Lake High School vs. Adams Central Jr-sr High School

Should you attend Silver Lake High School or Adams Central Jr-sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Silver Lake High School
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Silver Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Adams Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 92 students in grades 7-12, Silver Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 432 students in grades 7-12, Adams Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
92 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams Central Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Lake High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams Central Jr-sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams Central Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Silver Lake Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams Central Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#690 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#384 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams Central Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
70%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 50% in NE)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Silver Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Adams Central Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silver Lake High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams Central Jr-sr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
10
64
Grade 8 Students
15
78
Grade 9 Students
9
79
Grade 10 Students
18
64
Grade 11 Students
21
72
Grade 12 Students
19
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Silver Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Silver Lake Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1993-94 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Silver Lake Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Silver Lake Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Silver Lake Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
94%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Silver Lake Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams Central Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.11
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Silver Lake Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams Central Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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