Best Public Schools in Chadron, NE

Summary:

The city of Chadron, Nebraska is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The schools in Chadron demonstrate a mix of strong and average performance, with Chadron Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Nebraska and Chadron Senior High School also performing well on state assessments. The district has a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation, and relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Chadron Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Nebraska and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state and district averages in NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2. Chadron Senior High School also performs well, outperforming the state average in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science for grade 11, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2.

The district's spending per student is generally higher than the state average, suggesting a well-funded school system. However, Chadron Intermediate lags behind the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3 and 4, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, the Chadron Public Schools district is performing well in many areas, with some opportunities for improvement, particularly in supporting the academic needs of students at the elementary level and addressing the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)						NSCAS Mathematics (2023)						NSCAS Science (2023)		ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chadron Senior High School	Public	9-12	901 Cedar	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-0707	267	24	11.2	39.7%	215 (80.5%)	4 (1.5%)	10 (3.7%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	64.7	73^rd of 215 public high schools	66.0%		56.2	86^th of 202 public high schools	57.4%	13															46.3	41.8	26.9	$18,677	$663	$15,455
Chadron Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	732 Ann St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0710	240	19	12.5	45.0%	193 (80.4%)	3 (1.3%)	12 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)																		$15,417	$2,224	$12,127
Chadron Intermediate	Public	3-4	450 W Norfolk	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0717	146	12	12.6	43.2%	107 (73.3%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.5%)	2 (1.4%)	18 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	32	344^th of 459 public elementary schools	25.1%		36.7	309^th of 457 public elementary schools	32.4%	35	52.0	45.0					50.0	54.0										$14,654	$2,196	$11,500
Chadron Middle School	Public	5-8	551 E 6th St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-0708	288	22	13.2	44.1%	221 (76.7%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.9%)	69.6	63^rd of 234 public middle schools	73.1%		74	44^th of 249 public middle schools	82.3%	19			54.0	54.0	56.0	87.0			64.0	65.0	76.0	84.0	72.0	85.0				$15,444	$1,034	$13,097
Pine Ridge Job Corps	Public	10-12	15710 Hwy 385	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Pine Ridge Job Corps	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-8650	30	4	7.0	10.0%	12 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (53.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Chadron

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hay Springs	18.75 mi	4	125^th
Crawford	23.07 mi	2	62^nd
Rushville	23.91 mi	3	231^st
Hemingford	35.43 mi	2	72^nd
Gordon	40.23 mi	2	185^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Chadron, NE

Chadron Middle School

Chadron Senior High School

Chadron Intermediate

Chadron Primary

Pine Ridge Job Corps

Cities Near Chadron