Cross County Community Schools

The Cross County Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some diversity in the high school. While the schools vary in their free/reduced lunch rates, the district overall spends between $21,819 and $23,142 per student across the three campuses.

The standout school in the district is Cross County Elementary School, which consistently performs well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in multiple subjects and grade levels. The school is ranked in the top 40% of Nebraska elementary schools and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population. In contrast, the Cross County Middle School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate in the district at 45.33%, which could indicate potential equity concerns within the district.

The Cross County High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 171st out of 202 high schools in 2021-2022 to 82nd out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023. The high school's performance on ACT assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages, is also a positive indicator. However, the district's significant variation in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools suggests that further investigation into the distribution of resources and support for students from lower-income families may be warranted.