Summary:
The city of Cody, Nebraska is home to two schools - Cody-Kilgore High School and Cody-Kilgore Middle School, both part of the Cody-Kilgore Public Schools district. While the middle school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, the high school stands out as a top performer in the state, consistently ranking in the top 15-18% of Nebraska high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cody-Kilgore High School's academic excellence is evident in its significantly higher test scores compared to state averages, with 53.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 80% in Mathematics, and 40% in Science, far surpassing the state averages of 33.35%, 26.23%, and 25.25%, respectively. This strong performance is likely attributed to the school's higher spending per student ($37,226) compared to the middle school ($16,201), as well as its smaller student-teacher ratio of 7.5, allowing for more individualized attention.
While the middle school serves a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students, the high school maintains a student body that is predominantly white (76.47%) with a notable Native American representation (13.73%). The middle school also has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 62.86%, compared to 50.98% at the high school, indicating the challenges faced by the more economically disadvantaged students it serves. Overall, the data suggests that Cody-Kilgore High School is providing a quality education to its students, setting them up for success.
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