Scout's Rest Ranch Headquarters · Photo: Smallbones · Public domainNorth Platte’s public schools score below 75% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving North Platte, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In North Platte, 41% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Nebraska average (47%). 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 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.
North Platte’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,440 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Adams Middle School, then North Platte High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Patrick High School (private), St. Patrick Jr. Sr. High School (private) and Our Redeemer Lutheran School (private) are 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.
What’s behind North Platte’s grade
C: better than 25% of Nebraska school districts, #46 of 57 Nebraska towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Platte, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in North Platte
Madison Middle School
Grades 6 · 263 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Platte
Adams Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 513 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Platte
Adams Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 513 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Platte
North Platte High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Platte
North Platte High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Platte
North Platte High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Platte
North Platte High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 17:1 students per teacher
North Platte’s public schools are run by North Platte Public Schools. 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
North Platte vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share North Platte’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte | C | North Platte |
Every school in North Platte
13 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 North Platte’s schools
Are North Platte’s schools good?
On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Platte children attend score below 75% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #46 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Platte in?
North Platte Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,730 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Platte kids go to high school?
North Platte High School, with 1,145 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is North Platte’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in North Platte Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does North Platte spend per student?
$14,440 in North Platte Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Platte?
Yes: St. Patrick High School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 411 students), St. Patrick Jr. Sr. High School (Catholic, grades K–12, 349 students) and Our Redeemer Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 81 students).
Parents talk
What North Platte families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Platte → 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.