Top Rankings
Gering School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,976 students in Gering School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gering School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,976 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gering 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,579 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,707
$15,371
Spending / Student
$12,579
$16,674
Best Gering School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geil Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 D St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Flaten Ave
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gering School District?
Gering School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,976 students.
What is the rank of Gering School District?
Gering School District is ranked #212 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gering School District?
61% of Gering School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gering School District?
Gering School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gering School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,579 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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