Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Cross County High School 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cross County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Stromsburg, NE, encompassing approximately 177.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross County High School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cross County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross County High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross County High School's ranking?
Cross County High School is ranked #528 out of 901 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross County High School?
The graduation rate of Cross County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cross County High School?
120 students attend Cross County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cross County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross County High School?
Cross County High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cross County High School offer ?
Cross County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross County High School part of?
Cross County High School is part of Cross County Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The quality of acacademic programs is excellant.
There should be more choices for music other than choir or band. THer classes should include more advanced topics for students who hae excelled in classes and wish to have their knowledge tested.
Keep on giving academic and athletic rewards.
The facilities are nice, though having a sky jack for the wrestling mats wouldn't hurt. I also believe that 5 mph for a speed limit in the facilty parking lot is excessively low. I car doesn't even have an idle speed of 5 mph. I believe the speed limit should be corrected to a speed of around 15 mph.
Review Cross County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
