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Schools in Gretna · Gretna Public Schools

Gretna’s public schools outscore 90% of Nebraska districts

On the state math tests, 65% of Gretna’s students scored proficient, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gretna, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

#3of 57 Nebraska townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 16 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
65%
▲ 19 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
98%
▲ 11 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.0K
▼ 16% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.2
NE 13.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,612 students on the public path
In brief

Gretna’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,044 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Gretna Middle School, then Gretna High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2021–22. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gretna’s grade

A Test scoresA+ Graduation

A: better than 90% of Nebraska school districts, #3 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nebraska average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 90%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (127)Better than 87%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,338 test results and a graduating class of 365 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Gretna’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,337 in math, 3,339 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gretna, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Gretna Middle SchoolGretna Public SchoolsA−
9–12Gretna High SchoolGretna Public SchoolsA−

Gretna’s public schools are run by Gretna Public Schools. Parts of Gretna (14% of its land) are served by Springfield Platteview instead. 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.

Gretna Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 7,013 students, up 11% since 2021–22 · 15.2 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$13,044NE $15,602 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 47.1% · 3339 students tested
Math65%
State average 46% · 3337 students tested

Gretna vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Gretna’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GretnaAGretna

Every school in Gretna

4 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).

District schools in Gretnaby address
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
499 students15:1Rate it →
Gretna Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
374 students13:1Rate it →
Gretna Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
784 students16:1Rate it →
Gretna High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
955 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Gretna’s schools

Are Gretna’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gretna children attend outscore 90% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #3 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gretna in?

Gretna Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,013 students in 12 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Gretna are served by Springfield Platteview.

Where do Gretna kids go to high school?

Gretna High School, with 955 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Gretna’s graduation rate?

98% of the class of 2023 in Gretna Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Gretna spend per student?

$13,044 in Gretna Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.