Top Rankings
Brady School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in Brady School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Brady School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
171 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brady School District, 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
#180 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
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
0.10
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,316 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,316
$15,464
Spending / Student
$23,023
$16,776
Best Brady School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brady Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Brady High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brady School District?
Brady School District manages 2 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Brady School District?
Brady School District is ranked #188 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brady School District?
95% of Brady School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brady School District?
Brady School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Brady School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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