Garden County Schools

The Garden County Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools - Garden County Junior/Senior High School and Garden County Elementary School. The data shows a stark contrast in performance between the high school and elementary school, with the high school emerging as a standout performer in the district.

Garden County Junior/Senior High School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from #93 to #15 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 7th and 8th grade students outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and 11th grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts and Science on the ACT. In contrast, Garden County Elementary School has a more mixed performance, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between #220 and #261 and a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals some key differences between the two schools. Garden County Junior/Senior High School has a higher four-year graduation rate (88.1%) and spends significantly more per student ($34,146) compared to the elementary school ($22,429). Additionally, the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio (7.6) than the elementary school (9.7). These factors may contribute to the high school's stronger academic performance. However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area for improvement across the Garden County Schools district.