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Gordon-Rushville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 534 students in Gordon-Rushville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gordon-Rushville School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
534 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Gordon-Rushville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
88 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
22%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
318 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
60%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
48
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,552 is higher 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 $17,925 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,552
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,925
$16,776
Best Gordon-Rushville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District manages 4 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District is ranked #157 out of 245 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon-Rushville School District?
60% of Gordon-Rushville School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gordon-Rushville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,925 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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