For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 769 students in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg School District 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 12% 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
769 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gothenburg 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2022. View full 26-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
88%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,772 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,694 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,772
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,694
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Gothenburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gothenburg School District?
Gothenburg School District manages 2 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Gothenburg School District?
Gothenburg School District 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 School District?
88% of Gothenburg School District students are White, 8% 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 School District?
Gothenburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gothenburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,694 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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