Garden County Junior-Senior High School is a secondary school in Oshkosh, Nebraska, United States. It is the only high school in Garden County Schools.
Serving 96 students in grades 7-12, Garden County Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden County Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden County Junior/senior High School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Responsibility, Integrity
School Rankings
Garden County Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden County Junior/senior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden County Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Garden County Junior/senior High School is ranked #439 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden County Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Garden County Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School?
96 students attend Garden County Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Garden County Junior/senior High School students are White, 16% 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 Garden County Junior/senior High School?
Garden County Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garden County Junior/senior High School offer ?
Garden County Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden County Junior/senior High School part of?
Garden County Junior/senior High School is part of Garden County Schools.
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