Diller-Odell Public Schools

506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Diller-Odell Public 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Diller-Odell Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Diller-Odell Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
250 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Diller-Odell Public 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#39 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
73%
58%
55-59%
47%
70-79%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,268 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,036 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,268
$15,475
Spending / Student
$20,036
$16,787

Best Diller-Odell Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Diller-Odell Public Schools?
Diller-Odell Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 250 students.
What is the rank of Diller-Odell Public Schools?
Diller-Odell Public Schools is ranked #34 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 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diller-Odell Public Schools?
96% of Diller-Odell Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diller-Odell Public Schools?
Diller-Odell Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Diller-Odell Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,036 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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