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Doniphan-Trumbull School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Doniphan-Trumbull School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Doniphan-Trumbull School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
501 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Doniphan-Trumbull 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,699 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,337 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,699
$15,379
Spending / Student
$16,337
$16,683
Best Doniphan-Trumbull School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 W Plum
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Plum
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-2730
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-2730
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doniphan-Trumbull School District?
Doniphan-Trumbull School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan-Trumbull School District?
Doniphan-Trumbull School District 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan-Trumbull School District?
91% of Doniphan-Trumbull School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan-Trumbull School District?
Doniphan-Trumbull School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Doniphan-Trumbull School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,337 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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