Rock County Public Schools

The Rock County Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to two schools: Bassett Grade School, an elementary school, and Rock County High School. These schools demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and demographic challenges, with Bassett Grade School standing out as a high-performing elementary school and Rock County High School also showing solid performance, particularly in mathematics.

Bassett Grade School consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state across multiple grade levels. The school is ranked in the top third of Nebraska elementary schools, likely due in part to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6. In contrast, Rock County High School excels in ACT Mathematics, with 37.5% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 26.23%, and the school ranks in the top half of Nebraska high schools.

Both schools face demographic and socioeconomic challenges, with a predominantly white student population and a significant portion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the high free and reduced lunch rates. The higher spending per student at Rock County High School compared to Bassett Grade School may suggest a focus on providing more resources and support for the secondary level. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and potential areas for improvement within the Rock County Public Schools district, with both schools demonstrating academic success despite the challenges they face.