Excellent
#79 of 967 schools in NE
Top 8% in state
Pierce Jr/sr High School
High School · Pierce Public Schools · Pierce, NE
A high school in Pierce, NE where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 N SUNSET, Pierce, NE 68767
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pierce Jr/sr High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pierce Jr/sr High School 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pierce), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,878
Median home value
$214,600
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Pierce Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierce Jr/sr High School is listed in PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierce Jr/sr High School
Pierce Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Pierce, NE, part of Pierce Public Schools, serving approximately 331 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierce Jr/sr High School
What grades does Pierce Jr/sr High School serve?
Pierce Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pierce Jr/sr High School?
Pierce Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce Jr/sr High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierce Jr/sr High School rank in NE?
Pierce Jr/sr High School ranks #79 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Pierce Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierce Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Pierce Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierce Jr/sr High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pierce Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Pierce Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierce Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Pierce Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierce Jr/sr High School?
21.5% of students at Pierce Jr/sr High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (402) 329-6217
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68767)
- 3,389
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 68767; 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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