Sioux County School District

435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346-0038
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 88 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 15% 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
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
88 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

District Rank

Sioux County 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#200 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sioux County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sioux County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sioux County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sioux County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sioux County   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
75 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
11
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
3
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,727 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,148 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sioux County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sioux County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$40,727
$15,464
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sioux County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,148
$16,776
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sioux County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sioux County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Grade School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 West 3rd St
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chalk Butte School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District manages 4 public schools serving 88 students.
What is the rank of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District is ranked #125 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. 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?
85% of Sioux County School District students are White, 10% 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 $36,148 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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