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Sioux County 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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 89 students in Sioux County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Sioux County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
89 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Sioux County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
75 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
5
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,270 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,742 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,270
$15,429
Spending / Student
$35,742
$16,737
Best Sioux County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux County High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 West 3rd St
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chalk Butte School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pink School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District manages 4 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District is ranked #126 out of 246 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County School District?
84% of Sioux County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,742 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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