For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 829 students in Gothenburg Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gothenburg Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
829 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gothenburg Public 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,942 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,223
$15,484
Spending / Student
$15,942
$16,797
Best Gothenburg Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gothenburg Public Schools?
Gothenburg Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Gothenburg Public Schools?
Gothenburg Public Schools is ranked #186 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gothenburg Public Schools?
89% of Gothenburg Public Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gothenburg Public Schools?
Gothenburg Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gothenburg Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,942 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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