Top Rankings
Valentine Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 611 students in Valentine Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Valentine Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
5 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
611 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valentine Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
77%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,728 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 $19,298 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,728
$15,484
Spending / Student
$19,298
$16,797
Best Valentine Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valentine Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Gr: PK-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Simeon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Valentine High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Cutcomb Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valentine Community Schools?
Valentine Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 611 students.
What is the rank of Valentine Community Schools?
Valentine Community Schools is ranked #61 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valentine Community Schools?
77% of Valentine Community Schools students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valentine Community Schools?
Valentine Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Valentine Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,298 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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