Tri County School District

72520 Hwy 103
DeWitt, NE 68341
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Tri County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Tri County School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
420 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tri County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#66 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
72%
58%
55%
47%
70-74%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,131 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,452 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,131
$15,464
Spending / Student
$19,452
$16,776

Best Tri County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tri County School District?
Tri County School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Tri County School District?
Tri County School District is ranked #68 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tri County School District?
93% of Tri County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri County School District?
Tri County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Tri County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,452 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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