Top Rankings
Leigh Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 270 students in Leigh Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Leigh Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
270 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Leigh Community Schools School District, 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
244 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
28
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,304 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,174 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,304
$15,508
Spending / Student
$19,174
$16,823
Best Leigh Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leigh Community Schools School District?
Leigh Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of Leigh Community Schools School District?
Leigh Community Schools School District is ranked #15 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leigh Community Schools School District?
90% of Leigh Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leigh Community Schools School District?
Leigh Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Leigh Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,174 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
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