For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in Sutherland 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 Sutherland School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
283 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sutherland 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,823 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,254 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,823
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,254
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sutherland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Walnut St
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sutherland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sutherland School District?
Sutherland School District manages 2 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Sutherland School District?
Sutherland School District is ranked #139 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 Sutherland School District?
88% of Sutherland School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sutherland School District?
Sutherland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sutherland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,254 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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