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Niobrara Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 220 students in Niobrara 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 Niobrara Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
220 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Niobrara 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
% American Indian
61%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
35%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,345 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 $32,341 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,345
$15,484
Spending / Student
$32,341
$16,797
Best Niobrara Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niobrara Public Schools?
Niobrara Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 220 students.
What is the rank of Niobrara Public Schools?
Niobrara Public Schools is ranked #222 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara Public Schools?
61% of Niobrara Public Schools students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niobrara Public Schools?
Niobrara Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Niobrara Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,341 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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