Top Rankings
Cody-Kilgore School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 158 students in Cody-Kilgore School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Cody-Kilgore School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
3 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
158 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Cody-Kilgore School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
123 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
9
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,829 is higher 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 $22,411 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,829
$15,429
Spending / Student
$22,411
$16,737
Best Cody-Kilgore School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cody-kilgore High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 W 4th St
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Cody-kilgore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Nth Burlington Street
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Cody-kilgore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
360 West 4th Street
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District manages 3 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District is ranked #148 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cody-Kilgore School District?
78% of Cody-Kilgore School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cody-Kilgore School District?
Cody-Kilgore School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Cody-Kilgore School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,411 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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