Top Rankings
Bayard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 323 students in Bayard 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 Bayard School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
323 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bayard 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
74%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,523 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,102 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,523
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,102
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bayard School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bayard School District?
Bayard School District manages 2 public schools serving 323 students.
What is the rank of Bayard School District?
Bayard School District is ranked #227 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard School District?
74% of Bayard School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayard School District?
Bayard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Bayard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,102 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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