Top Rankings
Cozad Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 965 students in Cozad Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Cozad Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
965 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cozad Community 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,805 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,322 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,805
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,322
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cozad Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cozad Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cozad Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 East 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Cozad High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
420 East 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cozad Community Schools?
Cozad Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 965 students.
What is the rank of Cozad Community Schools?
Cozad Community Schools is ranked #208 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cozad Community Schools?
72% of Cozad Community Schools students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cozad Community Schools?
Cozad Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Cozad Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,322 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
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