Serving 104 students in grades 7-12, Junior-senior High At Sumner 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 30-39% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Junior-Senior High at Sumner covers the entire school district in Sumner, NE, encompassing approximately 306.6 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum span of 21.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior-senior High At Sumner's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junior-senior High At Sumner 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 Junior-senior High At Sumner is 0.33, 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
#690 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)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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)15.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior-senior High At Sumner's ranking?
Junior-senior High At Sumner is ranked #690 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Junior-senior High At Sumner?
The graduation rate of Junior-senior High At Sumner is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Junior-senior High At Sumner?
104 students attend Junior-senior High At Sumner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Junior-senior High At Sumner students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior-senior High At Sumner?
Junior-senior High At Sumner has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Junior-senior High At Sumner offer ?
Junior-senior High At Sumner offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior-senior High At Sumner part of?
Junior-senior High At Sumner is part of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools.
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