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Sioux County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 78 students in Sioux County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Sioux County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
78 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sioux County School District, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
83%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $52,000 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,744 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$52,000
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$44,744
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sioux County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Grade School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 West 3rd St
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sioux County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chalk Butte School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District manages 4 public schools serving 78 students.
What is the rank of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District is ranked #133 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County School District?
83% of Sioux County School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux County School District?
Sioux County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,744 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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