Top Rankings
Perkins County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 419 students in Perkins County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Perkins County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
419 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Perkins County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
370 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
25
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,547 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,525 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,547
$15,429
Spending / Student
$17,525
$16,737
Best Perkins County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perkins County Schools School District?
Perkins County Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 419 students.
What is the rank of Perkins County Schools School District?
Perkins County Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County Schools School District?
89% of Perkins County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perkins County Schools School District?
Perkins County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Perkins County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,525 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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