Top Rankings
Nebraska City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,402 students in Nebraska City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Nebraska City School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
1,402 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nebraska City 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
62%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
73%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,250 in this school district is less 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 $13,480 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,250
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,480
$16,776
Best Nebraska City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S 14th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Nebraska City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Nebraska City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nebraska City School District?
Nebraska City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,402 students.
What is the rank of Nebraska City School District?
Nebraska City School District is ranked #236 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska City School District?
73% of Nebraska City School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nebraska City School District?
Nebraska City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Nebraska City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,480 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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