Top Rankings
Blue Hill Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 315 students in Blue Hill Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Blue Hill Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
315 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blue Hill Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#38 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,133 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,416 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,133
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,416
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Blue Hill Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blue Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Hill Community Schools?
Blue Hill Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Blue Hill Community Schools?
Blue Hill Community Schools is ranked #47 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Hill Community Schools?
93% of Blue Hill Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Hill Community Schools?
Blue Hill Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Blue Hill Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,416 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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