Top Rankings
Walthill School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 310 students in Walthill 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 Walthill School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
310 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walthill 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 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)88.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
92%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 1999–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
61%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,832 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,448 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,832
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,448
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Walthill School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walthill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Walthill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walthill School District?
Walthill School District manages 2 public schools serving 310 students.
What is the rank of Walthill School District?
Walthill School District is ranked #244 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walthill School District?
92% of Walthill School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walthill School District?
Walthill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Walthill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,448 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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