Top Rankings
Chadron School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 941 students in Chadron School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Chadron School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
941 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Chadron School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 246 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.55
# American Indian Students
90 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
736 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
75
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,743 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,508 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,743
$15,429
Spending / Student
$14,508
$16,737
Best Chadron School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Chadron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Chadron Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Grades: 3-4
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chadron Primary
Magnet School
732 Ann St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chadron School District?
Chadron School District manages 4 public schools serving 941 students.
What is the rank of Chadron School District?
Chadron School District is ranked #93 out of 246 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 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chadron School District?
78% of Chadron School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Chadron School District?
Chadron School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Chadron School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,508 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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