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Schools in Nebraska City · Nebraska City Public Schools

Nebraska City’s public schools score below 93% of Nebraska State districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 24% of Nebraska City’s students scored proficient, below the Nebraska State average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nebraska City, 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 State, not nationally.

#55of 57 Nebraska State 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
30%
▼ 17 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
24%
▼ 22 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
75–79%
▼ 8–12 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.2K
▼ 15% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
NE 13.8
Schools in town
5
1,413 students on the public path
In brief

Nebraska City’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska State (the state reports Nebraska City’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,240 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska State (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 Hayward Elementary School, then Nebraska City Middle School, then Nebraska City High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lourdes Central Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Nebraska City’s grade

D− Test scoresD Graduation

D: better than 7% of Nebraska State school districts, #55 of 57 Nebraska State towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska State average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Nebraska State school districts we grade (244)Better than 7%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska State towns with similar household incomes (456)Better than 4%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 696 test results and a graduating class of 110 could put Nebraska City anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Nebraska City’s students in the tested grades sat them (695 in math, 697 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Nebraska City Northside ElemNebraska City Public SchoolsNo scores
3–5Hayward Elementary SchoolNebraska City Public SchoolsD
6–8Nebraska City Middle SchoolNebraska City Public SchoolsD
9–12Nebraska City High SchoolNebraska City Public SchoolsC−

Nebraska City’s public schools are run by Nebraska City Public Schools, which also serves Union. 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.

Nebraska City Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,413 students · 14.2 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$13,240NE $15,602 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading30%
State average 47.1% · 697 students tested
Math24%
State average 46% · 695 students tested

Nebraska City vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Nebraska CityDNebraska City

Every school in Nebraska City

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Nebraska Cityby address
Nebraska City Northside Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–2
370 students15:1Rate it →
Hayward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
D
330 students15:1Rate it →
Nebraska City Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
271 students12:1Rate it →
Nebraska City High School
High · Grades 9–12
C−
442 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Lourdes Central Catholic School
Grades PK–12
Private · Catholic
308 students11:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Ne Center for Educ of Blind).

Questions about Nebraska City’s schools

Are Nebraska City’s schools good?

On Nebraska State’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Nebraska City children attend score below 93% of Nebraska State’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #55 of 57 Nebraska State towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Nebraska City in?

Nebraska City Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,413 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Nebraska City kids go to high school?

Nebraska City High School, with 442 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Nebraska City’s graduation rate?

75–79% of the class of 2023 in Nebraska City Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska State.

How much does Nebraska City spend per student?

$13,240 in Nebraska City Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Nebraska City?

Yes: Lourdes Central Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 308 students).

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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 State. Stars are from neighbors.