Wauneta-palisade Public Schs School District
School District · Wauneta, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wauneta-palisade Public Schs 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.
Palisade Attendance Center
Palisade · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
Wauneta · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wauneta-palisade High School
Wauneta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#211 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,004
+$3,640 vs Nebraska median
District size
221 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
The short answer
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs ranks #211 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Wauneta-palisade Public Schs's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palisade Attendance Center (6.7/10), Wauneta Palisade Middle School (5.4/10), and Wauneta-palisade High School (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palisade Attendance Center | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Wauneta Palisade Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Wauneta-palisade High School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wauneta-palisade Public Schs
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs is a Wauneta, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 221 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $21,004 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Wauneta-palisade Public Schs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palisade Attendance Center, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Wauneta-palisade Public Schs students show an average math proficiency of 54.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs with test data.
Schools in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Wauneta
- Total Enrollment
- 221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
The average composite rating for Wauneta-palisade Public Schs is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs spends $21,004 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
Palisade Attendance Center is the highest-rated school in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs?
Across schools in Wauneta-palisade Public Schs with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wauneta-palisade Public Schs compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 3 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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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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