For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 212 students in Wauneta-Palisade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wauneta-Palisade School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
212 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wauneta-Palisade School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2001–2013. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-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 $23,788 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 $34,132 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending
$7 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,788
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending / Student
$34,132
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Best Wauneta-Palisade School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 W Wichita St
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Wauneta-palisade Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 West Wichita Street
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wauneta-Palisade School District?
Wauneta-Palisade School District manages 3 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Wauneta-Palisade School District?
Wauneta-Palisade School District is ranked #94 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 Wauneta-Palisade School District?
88% of Wauneta-Palisade School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wauneta-Palisade School District?
Wauneta-Palisade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wauneta-Palisade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,132 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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