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Banner County 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 128 students in Banner County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Banner County School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
128 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Banner County 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,156 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,758 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,156
$15,379
Spending / Student
$30,758
$16,683
Best Banner County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Banner County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banner County School District?
Banner County School District manages 3 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Banner County School District?
Banner County School District is ranked #157 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banner County School District?
83% of Banner County School District students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banner County School District?
Banner County 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,758 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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