Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Cody-kilgore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Cody-Kilgore High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cody, NE, covering approximately 551.3 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cody-kilgore High School's student population of 47 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
Committed. Knowledgeable. Unified. Successful.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cody-kilgore High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cody-kilgore High School?
The graduation rate of Cody-kilgore High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cody-kilgore High School?
47 students attend Cody-kilgore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cody-kilgore High School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cody-kilgore High School?
Cody-kilgore High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cody-kilgore High School offer ?
Cody-kilgore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cody-kilgore High School part of?
Cody-kilgore High School is part of Cody-Kilgore School District.
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