Top Rankings
Pierce 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 675 students in Pierce 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 Pierce School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
675 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pierce 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,076 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,185
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,076
$16,776
Best Pierce School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce School District?
Pierce School District manages 2 public schools serving 675 students.
What is the rank of Pierce School District?
Pierce School District is ranked #80 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce School District?
92% of Pierce School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce School District?
Pierce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Pierce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,076 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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