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Schools in Hickman · Norris School District 160

Hickman’s public schools outscore 80% of Nebraska districts

Reading proficiency in Hickman’s districts is 61%, above the Nebraska average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hickman, 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.

#10of 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
61%
▲ 14 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 7 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 20% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.5
NE 13.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
2,343 students on the public path
In brief

Hickman’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 234 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hickman’s, its schools beat 69%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,514 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Norris Intermediate School, then Norris Middle School, then Norris High School. 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 Hickman’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Nebraska school districts, #10 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 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (234)Better than 69%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,364 test results and a graduating class of 167 could put Hickman anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Hickman’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,364 in math, 1,364 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Norris Elementary Schoolin FirthNo scores
3–5Norris Intermediate Schoolin FirthA−
6–8Norris Middle Schoolin FirthB
9–12Norris High Schoolin FirthA−

Hickman’s public schools are run by Norris School District 160, which also serves Cortland, Firth, Highland and Nemaha and others. 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.

Norris School District 160Grades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,343 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$12,514NE $15,602 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading61%
State average 47.1% · 1364 students tested
Math53%
State average 46% · 1364 students tested

Hickman vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HickmanA−Norris School District 160

Every school in Hickman

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).

Also serving Hickmanin other towns
Norris Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Firth
512 students16:1Rate it →
Norris Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Firth
A−
535 students15:1Rate it →
Norris Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Firth
B
560 students15:1Rate it →
Norris High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Firth
A−
736 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Hickman’s schools

Are Hickman’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hickman children attend outscore 80% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #10 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hickman in?

Norris School District 160, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,343 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hickman kids go to high school?

Norris High School in Firth, with 736 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Hickman’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Norris School District 160 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Hickman spend per student?

$12,514 in Norris School District 160 (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.