Gering High School vs. Mitchell Secondary School
Should you attend Gering High School or Mitchell Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Mitchell Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Gering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 268 students in grades 7-12, Mitchell Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
581 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#338 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
42
Grade 9 Students
122
52
Grade 10 Students
137
52
Grade 11 Students
150
36
Grade 12 Students
172
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
64%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
