Top Rankings
Hitchcock Co Sch System School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 279 students in Hitchcock Co Sch System 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 Hitchcock Co Sch System School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
1,098 Schools
# Students
279 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hitchcock Co Sch System 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,272 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,305 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,272
$15,371
Spending / Student
$17,305
$16,674
Best Hitchcock Co Sch System School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hitchcock Co Sch System School District?
Hitchcock Co Sch System School District manages 2 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Hitchcock Co Sch System School District?
Hitchcock Co Sch System School District is ranked #83 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock Co Sch System School District?
91% of Hitchcock Co Sch System School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hitchcock Co Sch System School District?
Hitchcock Co Sch System School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hitchcock Co Sch System School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,305 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
