Top Rankings
Leyton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 178 students in Leyton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Leyton School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
178 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leyton School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,624 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,629 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,624
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,629
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Leyton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Leyton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leyton School District?
Leyton School District manages 2 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Leyton School District?
Leyton School District is ranked #85 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leyton School District?
85% of Leyton School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leyton School District?
Leyton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Leyton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,629 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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