Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School

Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Curtis, NE, part of the MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 83 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among NE schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math and 51% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,813, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 83 students, Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1, Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.