Clarkson Jr-sr High School

649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 122 students in grades 7-12, Clarkson Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarkson Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Clarkson Jr-sr High School's student population of 122 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
122 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarkson Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkson Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#411 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarkson Jr-sr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
93%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clarkson Jr-sr High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarkson Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkson Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Clarkson Jr-sr High School is ranked #411 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkson Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkson Jr-sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clarkson Jr-sr High School?
122 students attend Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Clarkson Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkson Jr-sr High School?
Clarkson Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarkson Jr-sr High School offer ?
Clarkson Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Clarkson Jr-sr High School part of?
Clarkson Jr-sr High School is part of Clarkson School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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