For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 421 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 6% 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
421 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,220 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.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
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 $20,416 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,675 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,416
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,675
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Tri County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri County School District?
Tri County School District manages 2 public schools serving 421 students.
What is the rank of Tri County School District?
Tri County School District is ranked #69 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?
94% of Tri County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 $19,675 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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