Perkins County Schools

740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140-0829
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Perkins County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Perkins County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Perkins County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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
429 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perkins County Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#45 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
69%
58%
65-69%
47%
80-84%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
13.8%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,091 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,117 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,091
$15,379
Spending / Student
$17,117
$16,683

Best Perkins County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools is ranked #47 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County Schools?
85% of Perkins County Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Perkins County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,117 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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