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Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
333 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neligh-Oakdale Schools 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,447 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,345 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,447
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,345
$16,776
Best Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Gr: 3-6 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District is ranked #127 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
88% of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,345 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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