For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 211 students in South Platte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in South Platte School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
211 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Platte 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,900 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,213 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,900
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,213
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Platte School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Platte School District?
South Platte School District manages 2 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of South Platte School District?
South Platte School District is ranked #232 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Platte School District?
81% of South Platte School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Platte School District?
South Platte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is South Platte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,213 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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