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Loup County Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Loup County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Loup County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
89 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Loup County 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.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,775 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,011 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,775
$15,475
Spending / Student
$28,011
$16,787
Best Loup County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loup County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Loup County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Loup County Public Schools?
Loup County Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Loup County Public Schools?
Loup County Public Schools is ranked #133 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loup County Public Schools?
86% of Loup County Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loup County Public Schools?
Loup County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Loup County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,011 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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