Bayard Public Schools School District
School District · Bayard, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Bayard Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bayard Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bayard Secondary School
Bayard · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bayard Elementary School
Bayard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#217 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,596
+$2,232 vs Nebraska median
District size
335 students
Typical than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Bayard Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayard Secondary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Bayard Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bayard Public Schools
Bayard Public Schools is a Bayard, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 335 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. District-level spending was $19,596 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Bayard Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bayard Secondary School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bayard Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bayard Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bayard Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Bayard Public Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Bayard
- Total Enrollment
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $19,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bayard Public Schools?
Bayard Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bayard Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Bayard Public Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bayard Public Schools?
Bayard Public Schools's district-level spending was $19,596 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bayard Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bayard Public Schools is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bayard Public Schools?
Bayard Secondary School is the highest-rated school in Bayard Public Schools with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bayard Public Schools?
Across schools in Bayard Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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