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Sioux County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 88 students in Sioux County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Sioux County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
88 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sioux County 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,727 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,148 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,727
$15,464
Spending / Student
$36,148
$16,776
Best Sioux County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Grade School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 West 3rd St
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Sioux County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chalk Butte School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District manages 4 public schools serving 88 students.
What is the rank of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District is ranked #132 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County School District?
85% of Sioux County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,148 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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