Hemingford School District

911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348-0217
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in Hemingford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hemingford School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
383 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hemingford 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#171 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
61%
58%
46%
47%
60-64%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
12%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,128 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,010 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,128
$15,379
Spending / Student
$19,010
$16,683

Best Hemingford School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hemingford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hemingford School District?
Hemingford School District manages 2 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Hemingford School District?
Hemingford School District is ranked #163 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 Hemingford School District?
84% of Hemingford School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemingford School District?
Hemingford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hemingford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,010 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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