Serving 181 students in grades 7-12, Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School's student population of 181 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
181 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
11%
22%

Black
2%
7%

White
87%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkins County Junior- Senior High School's ranking?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is ranked #124 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
181 students attend Perkins County Junior- Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perkins County Junior- Senior High School offer ?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Perkins County Junior- Senior High School part of?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is part of Perkins County Schools School District.
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