Top Rankings
Hershey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 557 students in Hershey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hershey School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
557 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hershey School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
509 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
39
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,393 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 $15,294 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,393
$15,429
Spending / Student
$15,294
$16,737
Best Hershey School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Hershey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hershey School District?
Hershey School District manages 2 public schools serving 557 students.
What is the rank of Hershey School District?
Hershey School District is ranked #60 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey School District?
92% of Hershey School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hershey School District?
Hershey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hershey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,294 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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