Garden County Junior/senior High School serves 107 students in grades 7-12.
Garden County Junior/senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden County Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden County Junior/senior High School's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden County Junior/senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Garden County Junior/senior High School is 0.29, 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
#409 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden County Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Garden County Junior/senior High School is ranked #409 out of 902 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden County Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Garden County Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School?
107 students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Garden County Junior/senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden County Junior/senior High School?
Garden County Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garden County Junior/senior High School offer ?
Garden County Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Garden County Junior/senior High School part of?
Garden County Junior/senior High School is part of Garden County Schools School District.
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