Top Rankings
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 784 students in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
784 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,615 in this school district is less 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 $13,459 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,615
$15,484
Spending / Student
$13,459
$16,797
Best Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School At Syracuse
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Education Drive
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Gr: 4-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Syracuse
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Gr: PK-3 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
High School At Syracuse
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Education Dr
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2381
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools manages 3 public schools serving 784 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools is ranked #10 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
93% of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,459 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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