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#503 of 967 schools in NE
Banner County High School
High School · Banner County Public Schools · Harrisburg, NE
A high school in Harrisburg, NE where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 SCHOOL ST PO BOX 5, Harrisburg, NE 69345
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Banner County High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,938
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Banner County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banner County High School is listed in BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banner County High School
Banner County High School is a public high school in Harrisburg, NE, part of Banner County Public Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banner County High School
What grades does Banner County High School serve?
Banner County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Banner County High School?
Banner County High School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banner County High School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banner County High School rank in NE?
Banner County High School ranks #503 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Banner County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Banner County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Banner County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banner County High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Banner County High School a charter school?
No, Banner County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banner County High School a Title I school?
No, Banner County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Banner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (308) 436-5262
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 69345)
- 448
- Area median age
- 50.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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