Palmyra District O R 1

425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Palmyra District O R 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 724 students in Palmyra District O R 1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Palmyra District O R 1 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
724 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Palmyra District O R 1, 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#89 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
64%
58%
57%
47%
80-84%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
9.4%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,921 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,326
$15,379
Spending / Student
$10,921
$16,683

Best Palmyra District O R 1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary At Bennet
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Dogwood
Bennet, NE 68317
(402) 782-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra Middle School
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palmyra District O R 1?
Palmyra District O R 1 manages 3 public schools serving 724 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra District O R 1?
Palmyra District O R 1 is ranked #90 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra District O R 1?
95% of Palmyra District O R 1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra District O R 1?
Palmyra District O R 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Palmyra District O R 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,921 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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