Serving 316 students in grades 7-12, David City Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
David City Secondary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
David City Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David City Secondary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David City Secondary School's ranking?
David City Secondary School is ranked #236 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of David City Secondary School?
The graduation rate of David City Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend David City Secondary School?
316 students attend David City Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of David City Secondary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David City Secondary School?
David City Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does David City Secondary School offer ?
David City Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David City Secondary School part of?
David City Secondary School is part of David City School District.
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