Top Rankings
Neligh-Oakdale Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 352 students in Neligh-Oakdale Schools. 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 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 14% 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
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
352 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neligh-Oakdale Schools, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
70%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2000–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
% White
86%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,031 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,960 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,031
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,960
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Neligh-Oakdale Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neligh-Oakdale Schools?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools manages 3 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Neligh-Oakdale Schools?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools is ranked #128 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?
86% of Neligh-Oakdale Schools students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neligh-Oakdale Schools?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Neligh-Oakdale Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,960 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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