Nebraska City Public Schools School District
School District · Nebraska City, Nebraska
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Nebraska City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nebraska City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Nebraska City High School
Nebraska City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hayward Elementary School
Nebraska City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nebraska City Middle School
Nebraska City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#242 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,401
$4,963 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,402 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Nebraska City Public Schools ranks #242 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Nebraska City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 2.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nebraska City High School (3.4/10), Hayward Elementary School (3.1/10), and Nebraska City Middle School (2.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nebraska City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska City High School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hayward Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Nebraska City Middle School | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nebraska City Public Schools
Nebraska City Public Schools is a Nebraska City, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $12,401 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Nebraska City Public Schools has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nebraska City High School, which has a composite score of 3.4/10.
In standardized testing, Nebraska City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nebraska City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nebraska City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Nebraska City Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Nebraska City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nebraska City Public Schools?
Nebraska City Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nebraska City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Nebraska City Public Schools is 3.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nebraska City Public Schools?
Nebraska City Public Schools spends $12,401 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nebraska City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nebraska City Public Schools is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nebraska City Public Schools?
Nebraska City High School is the highest-rated school in Nebraska City Public Schools with a composite score of 3.4/10.
What are the test scores in Nebraska City Public Schools?
Across schools in Nebraska City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nebraska City Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Nebraska City Public Schools has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
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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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