Top Rankings
Wisner-Pilger School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Wisner-Pilger School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wisner-Pilger School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
453 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wisner-Pilger School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#16 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
22%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
358 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
37
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,038 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 $17,309 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,038
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,309
$16,776
Best Wisner-Pilger School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District manages 2 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District is ranked #17 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wisner-Pilger School District?
79% of Wisner-Pilger School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wisner-Pilger School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,309 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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