Top Rankings
Perkins County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Perkins County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in Perkins County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
415 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perkins County Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,735 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,694 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,735
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,694
$16,797
Best Perkins County Schools 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools is ranked #47 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County Schools?
87% of Perkins County Schools students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perkins County Schools?
Perkins County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Perkins County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,694 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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