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Maxwell High School vs. Brady High School

Should you attend Maxwell High School or Brady 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.
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School Overview

School
Maxwell High School
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Brady High School
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 90 students in grades 7-12, Brady 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 10:1 is lower than 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
139 students
90 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maxwell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brady High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maxwell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brady High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maxwell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brady High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maxwell Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brady High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brady Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#531 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#690 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maxwell 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 Brady High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NE)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maxwell 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 Brady High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brady Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maxwell 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 Brady High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brady Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maxwell 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 Brady High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brady 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)
≥80%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maxwell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Maxwell 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 Brady High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brady 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 Maxwell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brady High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
16
9
Grade 8 Students
27
12
Grade 9 Students
19
19
Grade 10 Students
30
19
Grade 11 Students
24
20
Grade 12 Students
23
11

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brady High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brady Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brady High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brady Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brady High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brady Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brady High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brady Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maxwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maxwell Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brady High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brady Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.28
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maxwell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maxwell Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brady High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brady Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maxwell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maxwell Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brady High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brady Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maxwell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maxwell Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brady High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brady Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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