Top Rankings
MC Pherson County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 52 students in MC Pherson County Schools 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 MC Pherson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
52 Students
329,246 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
24,101 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
MC Pherson County Schools 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.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,110 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
73,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
21,321 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
50 Students
203,922 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
561 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
15,319 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
19,524
# Students in K Grade:
1
22,394
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,970
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
23,343
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
23,653
# Students in 5th Grade:
4
23,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
23,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
1
23,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
24,067
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
25,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
25,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
23,612
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
25,383
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,577 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,788 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,577
$15,429
Spending / Student
$40,788
$16,738
Best MC Pherson County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Hwy 92
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Tryon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Anderson St
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Grades: PK-6
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Pherson County Schools School District?
MC Pherson County Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 52 students.
What is the rank of MC Pherson County Schools School District?
MC Pherson County Schools School District is ranked #68 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MC Pherson County Schools School District?
96% of MC Pherson County Schools School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Pherson County Schools School District?
MC Pherson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Pherson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,788 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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