Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks in the top 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s ranking?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) is ranked #386 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
107 students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boyd County High School (Spencer) students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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