Top Rankings
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 297 students in Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
297 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,135 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,768 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,135
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,768
$16,787
Best Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Ash Street
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools?
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools manages 3 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools?
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools is ranked #22 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools?
86% of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools?
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,768 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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