Top Rankings
Gibbon Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 570 students in Gibbon Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gibbon Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
570 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gibbon Public Schools, 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
53%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,181 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,421 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,181
$15,484
Spending / Student
$13,421
$16,797
Best Gibbon Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibbon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Gibbon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gibbon Public Schools?
Gibbon Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 570 students.
What is the rank of Gibbon Public Schools?
Gibbon Public Schools is ranked #201 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibbon Public Schools?
53% of Gibbon Public Schools students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibbon Public Schools?
Gibbon Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gibbon Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,421 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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