Superior Public Schools

601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978-0288
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 418 students in Superior Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Superior Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
418 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Superior Public Schools, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#205 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
56%
58%
38%
47%
45-49%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,675 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,675
$15,475
Spending / Student
$19,835
$16,787

Best Superior Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superior Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools is ranked #207 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 Superior Public Schools?
92% of Superior Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior Public Schools?
Superior Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Superior Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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