Top Rankings
Wausa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 214 students in Wausa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wausa School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
214 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wausa 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
#117 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,467 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,299 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,467
$15,371
Spending / Student
$21,299
$16,674
Best Wausa School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wausa School District?
Wausa School District manages 2 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of Wausa School District?
Wausa School District is ranked #104 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wausa School District?
94% of Wausa School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wausa School District?
Wausa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wausa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,299 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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