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Gordon-Rushville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 534 students in Gordon-Rushville 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 Gordon-Rushville School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
534 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gordon-Rushville 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
% American Indian
16%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
60%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,552 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,925 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,552
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,925
$16,776
Best Gordon-Rushville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District manages 4 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District is ranked #180 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 Gordon-Rushville School District?
60% of Gordon-Rushville School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gordon-Rushville School District?
Gordon-Rushville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gordon-Rushville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,925 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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