Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s student population of 89 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s ranking?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) is ranked #834 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
The graduation rate of Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
89 students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Boyd County High School (Spencer) students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boyd County High School (Spencer) offer ?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boyd County High School (Spencer) part of?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) is part of Boyd County Schools School District.
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