Top Rankings
Dorchester Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in Dorchester Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Dorchester Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
230 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dorchester Public 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
35%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
63%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,517 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,830 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,517
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,830
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dorchester Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 230 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District is ranked #190 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Public School District?
63% of Dorchester Public School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Dorchester Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,830 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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