For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 221 students in Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
221 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,321 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,326 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,321
$15,475
Spending / Student
$21,326
$16,787
Best Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 W Wichita St
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Palisade Attendance Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 N Reynolds
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools?
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools?
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools is ranked #92 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools?
89% of Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools?
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,326 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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