Top Rankings
Garden County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 236 students in Garden County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Garden County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
236 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garden County 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
81%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,894 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,564 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,894
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,564
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Garden County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden County Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W 4th St
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Garden County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West 2nd
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garden County Schools?
Garden County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the rank of Garden County Schools?
Garden County Schools is ranked #151 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 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garden County Schools?
81% of Garden County Schools students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garden County Schools?
Garden County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Garden County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,564 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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