Leigh High School

222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 97 students in grades 7-12, Leigh High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leigh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Leigh High School's student population of 97 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
97 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Leigh High School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leigh High School is 0.08, 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)
#36 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leigh High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leigh 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.
70-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leigh 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.
80-89%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leigh 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
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Leigh High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Leigh High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Leigh High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leigh High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leigh 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
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Leigh High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Leigh High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Leigh 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
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leigh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leigh 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leigh High School's ranking?
Leigh High School is ranked #36 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leigh High School?
The graduation rate of Leigh High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leigh High School?
97 students attend Leigh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Leigh High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leigh High School?
Leigh High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leigh High School offer ?
Leigh High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Leigh High School part of?
Leigh High School is part of Leigh Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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