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Boyd County Schools 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 305 students in Boyd County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Boyd County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
305 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Boyd County Schools, 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
#111 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,161 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,761 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,161
$15,379
Spending / Student
$19,761
$16,683
Best Boyd County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boyd County Schools?
Boyd County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Boyd County Schools?
Boyd County Schools is ranked #123 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 Boyd County Schools?
89% of Boyd County Schools students are White, 6% 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 Boyd County Schools?
Boyd County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Boyd County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,761 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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