Best Public Schools in Gothenburg, NE

Summary:

The city of Gothenburg, Nebraska is home to two schools: Gothenburg Secondary School and Dudley Elementary School, both part of the Gothenburg Public Schools district. While both schools serve the Gothenburg community, the data indicates that Gothenburg Secondary School is the standout performer, ranking significantly higher than Dudley Elementary School on key metrics.

Gothenburg Secondary School ranks 61 out of 168 Nebraska high schools and has earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and the school boasts an impressive 88.1% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Dudley Elementary School ranks 328 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, with test scores below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While both schools have relatively high spending per student, the data suggests that Gothenburg Secondary School is providing a higher-quality education compared to Dudley Elementary School. The district should investigate the high chronic absenteeism rate, which is a concern for both schools, and consider ways to address this issue to improve student outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that Gothenburg Secondary School is the stronger-performing school in the Gothenburg Public Schools 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
Dudley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1311 Avenue G	Gothenburg	69138	Dawson County	Gothenburg Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 537-3651	426	32	13.3	53.3%	371 (87.1%)	4 (0.9%)	39 (9.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	29.1	328^th of 428 public elementary schools	23.4%		36.5	326^th of 459 public elementary schools	29.0%	2	$15,824	$654	$13,126
Gothenburg Secondary School	Public	7-12	1322 Avenue I	Gothenburg	69138	Dawson County	Gothenburg Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 537-3651	371	29	12.9	32.6%	337 (90.8%)	7 (1.9%)	21 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	66.7	61^st of 168 public high schools	63.7%		39.4	128^th of 215 public high schools	40.5%	67	$16,680	$1,233	$13,222
Swede Preschool Academy	Public	PK	1311 Avenue G	Gothenburg	69138	Dawson County	Gothenburg Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 537-3651	32	2	18.8	59.4%	29 (90.6%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Gothenburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cozad	9.99 mi	4	130^th
Brady	12.37 mi	2
Eustis	19.6 mi	2
Maxwell	21.24 mi	2	145^th
Lexington	23.22 mi	8	205^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 Gothenburg, NE

Gothenburg Secondary School

Dudley Elementary School

Swede Preschool Academy

Cities Near Gothenburg