Best Public Schools in Stapleton, NE

Summary:

The city of Stapleton, Nebraska is home to two schools - Stapleton High School and Stapleton Elementary School, both part of the Stapleton Public Schools district. Stapleton High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Nebraska and exceeding state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Stapleton High School boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 88.1% and strong test scores, with 68% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science, and 50% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA. The school's spending per student of $22,713 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 suggest a focus on providing personalized attention and resources to support student success. However, the school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 17th in 2018-2019 to 93rd in 2022-2023, indicating a potential decline in performance or relative standing compared to other high schools in the state.

Stapleton Elementary School also performs well, with 67% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, exceeding the state average. The school's spending per student of $26,158 and low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 further demonstrate the district's investment in its educational offerings. While both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 41.3% at the high school and 36.36% at the elementary school, the data suggests the district is committed to supporting the needs of all its students and providing a quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	702 6th Street	Stapleton	69163	Logan County	Stapleton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 636-2252	93	11	8.2	15.1%	87 (93.5%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	$26,158	$1,081	$21,308
Stapleton High School	Public	7-12	702 6th Street	Stapleton	69163	Logan County	Stapleton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 636-2252	72	10	7.5	29.2%	59 (81.9%)	3 (4.2%)	6 (8.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)	$22,713	$943	$18,625

Cities Near Stapleton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arnold	16.59 mi	2
Tryon	24.25 mi	2
North Platte	27.03 mi	13	155^th
Halsey	29.74 mi	1
Maxwell	29.76 mi	2	145^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.

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