For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in Walthill Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Walthill Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
321 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walthill 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 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
91%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
3%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,274 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 $22,981 is higher 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
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,274
$15,484
Spending / Student
$22,981
$16,797
Best Walthill Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walthill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Walthill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walthill Public Schools?
Walthill Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 321 students.
What is the rank of Walthill Public Schools?
Walthill Public Schools is ranked #244 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Walthill Public Schools?
91% of Walthill Public Schools students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walthill Public Schools?
Walthill Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Walthill Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,981 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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