Best Public Schools in Wisner, NE


Summary:

The city of Wisner, Nebraska is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Wisner-Pilger Elementary School and Wisner-Pilger High School. While the elementary school is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and consistently high test scores, the high school has struggled in recent years, ranking 187 out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning only a 1-star rating.

Wisner-Pilger Public Schools as a whole is ranked 113 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the district is performing below average compared to other districts in the state. The elementary school has shown fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past three years, while the high school's test scores on the ACT exam are significantly lower than the state averages in English, Math, and Science.

Interestingly, the high school spends more per student ($23,781) compared to the elementary school ($20,504), despite the elementary school's stronger performance. Additionally, the elementary school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 53.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 42.55% at the high school. These factors suggest the need for further investigation and targeted support to address the challenges facing the Wisner-Pilger High School and improve overall district performance.








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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.





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