Top Rankings
Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 971 students in Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
971 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
9%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,287 in this school district is less 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 $14,060 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,287
$15,475
Spending / Student
$14,060
$16,787
Best Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chadron Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Chadron Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Gr: 3-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
732 Ann St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Gr: PK-2 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 4 public schools serving 971 students.
What is the rank of Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #111 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
77% of Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Chadron ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,060 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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