Top Rankings
Gibbon 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Gibbon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gibbon School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
575 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gibbon 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
51%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
48%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,040 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,304 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,040
$15,379
Spending / Student
$13,304
$16,683
Best Gibbon School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibbon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gibbon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gibbon School District?
Gibbon School District manages 2 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Gibbon School District?
Gibbon School District is ranked #201 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 Gibbon School District?
51% of Gibbon School District students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibbon School District?
Gibbon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gibbon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,304 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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