For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 418 students in Superior Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Superior Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,098 Schools
# Students
418 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Superior 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,675 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,675
$15,484
Spending / Student
$19,835
$16,797
Best Superior Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superior Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools is ranked #207 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 Superior Public Schools?
92% of Superior Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Superior Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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