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 reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the two schools, with the high school standing out as a top-performing institution in the state.

Garden County Junior/Senior High School is a standout school, ranking 15th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students consistently outperform state averages in various subjects, including a 53.85% proficiency rate in ACT/English Language Arts compared to the state's 33.35%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Garden County Elementary School performs closer to the state average, with a 3-star rating and more mixed test score results.

The data also reveals differences in enrollment, racial demographics, free and reduced lunch rates, and spending per student between the two schools. Garden County Junior/Senior High School has 97 students, while Garden County Elementary School has 96 students. Both schools have a majority white student population, with the high school at 85.57% and the elementary school at 87.5%. The elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.67%, compared to 50.52% at the high school. Additionally, the high school spends $34,146 per student, while the elementary school spends $22,429 per student.