Meisch House · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainSouth Sioux City’s public schools score below 84% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation
In South Sioux City, 33% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Nebraska average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Sioux 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, 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.
South Sioux City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 457 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Sioux City’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,387 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is South Sioux City Middle School, then South Sioux High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Michael 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 South Sioux City’s grade
C−: better than 16% of Nebraska school districts, #51 of 57 Nebraska towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Sioux City, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux City Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 781 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
7th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux City Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 781 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
8th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux City Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 781 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
9th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
10th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
11th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
12th grade in South Sioux City
South Sioux High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in So Sioux City
South Sioux City’s public schools are run by South Sioux City Community Schools, which also serves Dakota City. 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
South Sioux City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share South Sioux City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City | C− | South Sioux City |
| Dakota City | C− | South Sioux City |
Sioux City, IA borders South Sioux City but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in South Sioux City
8 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 South Sioux City’s schools
Are South Sioux City’s schools good?
On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools South Sioux City children attend score below 84% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #51 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Sioux City in?
South Sioux City Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,871 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Sioux City kids go to high school?
South Sioux High School in So Sioux City, with 1,193 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is South Sioux City’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in South Sioux City Community Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does South Sioux City spend per student?
$15,387 in South Sioux City Community Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in South Sioux City?
Yes: St. Michael School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 190 students).
Parents talk
What South Sioux City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South Sioux City → 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.