Top Rankings
Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs 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 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
453 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs, 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,038 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,309 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,038
$15,475
Spending / Student
$17,309
$16,787
Best Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs manages 2 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #44 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs?
79% of Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs?
Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wisner-Pilger 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,309 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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