Serving 93 students in grades 7-12, Garden County Junior/senior 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden County Junior/senior High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden County Junior/senior High School 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 Garden County Junior/senior High School is 0.27, 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
#506 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Garden County Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Garden County Junior/senior High School is ranked #506 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?
30-39% 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 47% 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 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School?
93 students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garden County Junior/senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 7:1, 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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