Top Rankings
Alliance School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,310 students in Alliance School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Alliance School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
1,310 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alliance School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.4%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,556 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,195
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,556
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alliance School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Grand
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4519
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4519
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11th & Laramie
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3079
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Alliance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Box Butte
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
616 Black Hills Avenue
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4425
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4425
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Black Hills
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alliance School District?
Alliance School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,310 students.
What is the rank of Alliance School District?
Alliance School District is ranked #224 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alliance School District?
59% of Alliance School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alliance School District?
Alliance School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Alliance School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,556 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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