For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 408 students in Shelby - Rising City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Shelby - Rising City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
408 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Shelby - Rising City 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
319 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
23
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,301 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 $17,882 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,301
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,882
$16,776
Best Shelby - Rising City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby - Rising City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby - Rising City Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby - Rising City School District?
Shelby - Rising City School District manages 3 public schools serving 408 students.
What is the rank of Shelby - Rising City School District?
Shelby - Rising City School District is ranked #211 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby - Rising City School District?
78% of Shelby - Rising City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby - Rising City School District?
Shelby - Rising City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Shelby - Rising City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 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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