Best Public Schools in Fairfield, NE

Summary:

The city of Fairfield, Nebraska is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Sandy Creek Elementary School, Sandy Creek High School, and Sandy Creek Middle School. These schools are part of the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district.

Among the three schools, Sandy Creek Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Nebraska and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in math and science, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Sandy Creek High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 60% of 11th graders being proficient or better in ACT Science.

While all three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, the data reveals some interesting findings. The higher spending per student at the high school level compared to the elementary and middle schools may indicate a need to review the district's funding allocation and ensure equitable distribution of resources. Additionally, understanding the factors contributing to the disparities in test scores between the middle school and the high school could provide valuable insights to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	30671 Hwy 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 726-2151	117	15	7.6	44.4%	93 (79.5%)	3 (2.6%)	18 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)	$28,230	$134	$24,009
Sandy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30671 Hwy 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 726-2412	275	20	13.9	41.8%	205 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	26.5	333^rd of 428 public elementary schools	22.2%		44.1	277^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.7%	56	$18,316	$580	$14,045
Sandy Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	30671 Highway 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 762-3561	97	7	13.1	48.5%	70 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (24.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	75.6	39^th of 200 public middle schools	80.5%		73.8	47^th of 238 public middle schools	80.3%	8	$18,949	$134	$15,687

Cities Near Fairfield

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lawrence	12.14 mi	1
Harvard	13.38 mi	3
Nelson	16.22 mi	2
Davenport	17.72 mi	2
Hastings	17.76 mi	14	157^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.