Very Good
#356 of 967 schools in NE
Top 37% in state
Lawrence/nelson High Sch
High School · South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Nelson, NE
A South Central Nebraska Unified 5 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
850 S NEVADA PO BOX 368, Nelson, NE 68961
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence/nelson High Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawrence/nelson High Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,611
Median home value
$78,900
Median rent
$492/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence/nelson High Sch is listed in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence/nelson High Sch
Lawrence/nelson High Sch is a public high school in Nelson, NE, part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5, serving approximately 68 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence/nelson High Sch
What grades does Lawrence/nelson High Sch serve?
Lawrence/nelson High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence/nelson High Sch?
Lawrence/nelson High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence/nelson High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence/nelson High Sch is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence/nelson High Sch rank in NE?
Lawrence/nelson High Sch ranks #356 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lawrence/nelson High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence/nelson High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lawrence/nelson High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence/nelson High Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawrence/nelson High Sch a charter school?
No, Lawrence/nelson High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence/nelson High Sch a Title I school?
No, Lawrence/nelson High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence/nelson High Sch?
45.6% of students at Lawrence/nelson High Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nuckolls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (402) 225-3371
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68961)
- 615
- Area median age
- 59.5
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 68961; 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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