Top Rankings
Broken Bow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 886 students in Broken Bow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Broken Bow School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
886 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Broken Bow School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
22%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
751 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
66
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,248
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,460
$16,776
Best Broken Bow School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District manages 5 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District is ranked #105 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Broken Bow School District?
85% of Broken Bow School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Broken Bow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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