Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainSutton’s public schools outscore 72% of Nebraska districts
Math proficiency in Sutton’s districts is 65%, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sutton, 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.
Sutton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,606 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 Sutton Secondary 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.
What’s behind Sutton’s grade
B+: better than 72% 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 Sutton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Sutton
Sutton Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 225 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Sutton
Sutton Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 174 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Sutton
Sutton Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 174 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Sutton
Sutton Secondary School
Grades 7–12 · 174 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Sutton’s public schools are run by Sutton Public Schools, which also serves Bennett, Eldorado, Grafton and Grafton 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.
Close to the state in reading
Sutton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Sutton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | B+ | Sutton |
| Sutton Township | — | Sutton |
| School Creek | — | Sutton |
All 2 neighbors share Sutton with Sutton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Sutton
2 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 Sutton’s schools
Are Sutton’s schools good?
By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sutton children attend outscore 72% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sutton in?
Sutton Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 399 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Sutton spend per student?
$17,606 in Sutton Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sutton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sutton → 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.