Top Rankings
Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
396 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
74%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,359 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,028 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,359
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,028
$16,797
Best Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs manages 2 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #134 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs?
74% of Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sutton 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,028 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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