Chimney Rock National Historic Site · Photo: Mike Tigas from Columbia, MO, United States · CC BY 2.0Bayard’s public schools score below 94% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Bayard’s students scored proficient, below the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bayard, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.
From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bayard’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,991 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Bayard Secondary School. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bayard’s grade
D: better than 6% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are below the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bayard, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bayard
Bayard Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 166 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bayard
Bayard Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 157 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bayard
Bayard Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 157 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bayard
Bayard Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 157 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Bayard’s public schools are run by Bayard Public Schools, which also serves McGrew. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bayard vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Bayard’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bayard | D | Bayard |
Every school in Bayard
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bayard’s schools
Are Bayard’s schools good?
On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bayard children attend score below 94% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bayard in?
Bayard Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 323 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Bayard spend per student?
$19,991 in Bayard Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Bayard families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bayard → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.