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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 678 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
678 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
24,220 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,127 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,938
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,127
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pierce School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce School District?
Pierce School District manages 2 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of Pierce School District?
Pierce School District is ranked #81 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?
93% of Pierce School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 $15,127 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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