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Exeter-Milligan School District 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 3 public schools serving 170 students in Exeter-Milligan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Exeter-Milligan School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
170 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Exeter-Milligan School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,606 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,047 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,606
$15,379
Spending / Student
$30,047
$16,683
Best Exeter-Milligan School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District manages 3 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District is ranked #89 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 Exeter-Milligan School District?
96% of Exeter-Milligan School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Exeter-Milligan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,047 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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