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Verdigre 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 160 students in Verdigre School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Verdigre School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
160 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Verdigre School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,681 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 347% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,350 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 176% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,681
$15,371
Spending / Student
$19,350
$16,674
Best Verdigre School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verdigre Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Verdigre School District?
Verdigre School District manages 2 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Verdigre School District?
Verdigre School District is ranked #69 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 Verdigre School District?
89% of Verdigre School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verdigre School District?
Verdigre School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Verdigre School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,350 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 176% over four school years.
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