Top Rankings
Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 196 students in Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
196 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
 (21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,112 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,184 is higher than the state median of $16,787.  The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,112
$15,475
Spending / Student
$17,184
$16,787
Best Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 2 public schools serving 196 students.
What is the rank of Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #64 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
92% of Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arnold ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,184 is higher than the state median of $16,787.  The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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