Maxwell High School vs. Hershey High School
Should you attend Maxwell High School or Hershey 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
Overview
Serving 139 students in grades 7-12, Maxwell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 239 students in grades 7-12, Hershey 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
139 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#331 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
16
38
Grade 8 Students
27
37
Grade 9 Students
19
42
Grade 10 Students
30
39
Grade 11 Students
24
41
Grade 12 Students
23
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
84%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
