Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainPierce’s public schools outscore 70% of Nebraska districts
On the state math tests, 61% of Pierce’s students scored proficient, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pierce, 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 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.
Pierce’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,896 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 Pierce Jr./Sr. High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Zion Lutheran 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.
What’s behind Pierce’s grade
B+: better than 70% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are above 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 Pierce, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Pierce
Pierce Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 338 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Pierce
Pierce Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 340 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Pierce
Pierce Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 340 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Pierce
Pierce Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 340 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Pierce
Pierce Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 340 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Pierce’s public schools are run by Pierce Public Schools, which also serves Hadar. 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.
Above the state in reading
Pierce vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Pierce’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | B+ | Pierce |
Every school in Pierce
3 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 Pierce’s schools
Are Pierce’s schools good?
By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pierce children attend outscore 70% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pierce in?
Pierce Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 678 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Pierce spend per student?
$14,896 in Pierce Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pierce?
Yes: Zion Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 126 students).
Parents talk
What Pierce families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pierce → 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.