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Banner County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 145 students in Banner County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Banner County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
145 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Banner County Public Schools 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
120 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
14
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,621 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,152 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,621
$15,508
Spending / Student
$27,152
$16,823
Best Banner County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner County High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Banner County Middle School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Banner County Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banner County Public Schools School District?
Banner County Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of Banner County Public Schools School District?
Banner County Public Schools School District is ranked #189 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banner County Public Schools School District?
83% of Banner County Public Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banner County Public Schools School District?
Banner County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Banner County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,152 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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