For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 242 students in Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
242 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilcox-Hildreth 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,967 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,731 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,967
$15,484
Spending / Student
$30,731
$16,797
Best Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
613 Nelson Street
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Gr: 3-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs manages 3 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #171 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs?
94% of Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wilcox-Hildreth 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,731 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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