Top Rankings
Cody-Kilgore School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 157 students in Cody-Kilgore School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Cody-Kilgore School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
157 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cody-Kilgore School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,968 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,554 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,968
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,554
$16,776
Best Cody-Kilgore School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cody-kilgore Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 West 4th Street
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cody-kilgore Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Nth Burlington Street
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Cody-kilgore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 W 4th St
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District manages 3 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District is ranked #134 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cody-Kilgore School District?
80% of Cody-Kilgore School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Cody-Kilgore School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,554 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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