Is Crofton High School a good school?

Crofton High School ranks 71 st of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crofton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Crofton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crofton High School?

Students at Crofton High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Crofton High School?

Crofton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crofton Elementary School

Crofton High School

Summary:

Crofton High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Crofton, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 178 students. The school is part of the Crofton Community Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crofton High School has consistently performed well academically, with students scoring above the state average in several subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.11%. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Crofton High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 students per teacher and spends more per student than the state average, at $23,353 per student in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Crofton High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school generally outperforms nearby schools like Hartington Newcastle High School in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools, such as Wynot High School, have also demonstrated strong academic performance. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% to 21.5% in recent years, could be an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public 7-12

89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730-0429

(402) 388-2440

District: Crofton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,353

Feeder schools for Crofton High School:

Elementary:

Crofton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Pacific Islander:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crofton High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (See more...)

Compare Details Crofton High School ranks better than 57.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crofton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (2.2%), Pacific Islander (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crofton High School is 9.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crofton High School is $23,353.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Crofton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crofton High School 71^st of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Crofton High School in the ranking list.)

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Crofton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crofton Community Schools 83^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crofton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	80.02	19^th	226	91.6%
2007	45.16	155^th	227	31.7%
2008	56.00	129^th	245	47.3%
2009	67.48	56^th	243	77.0%
2010	58.66	101^st	254	60.2%
2011	63.31	80^th	246	67.5%
2012	56.09	114^th	255	55.3%
2013	66.31	73^rd	248	70.6%
2014	80.11	28^th	252	88.9%
2015	74.01	39^th	256	84.8%
2016	88.51	8^th	255	96.9%
2017	87.70	12^th	236	94.9%
2018	74.57	35^th	225	84.4%
2019	75.29	43^rd	247	82.6%
2021	81.74	21^st	223	90.6%
2022	79.40	28^th	249	88.8%
2023	65.66	79^th	238	66.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.63	31^st	123	74.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.44	23^rd	156	85.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.59	26^th	160	83.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	70.94	44^th	203	78.3%
2019	70.21	49^th	222	77.9%
2021	70.73	39^th	204	80.9%
2022	73.90	39^th	234	83.3%
2023	52.07	108^th	217	50.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crofton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	70.85	53^rd	249	78.7%
2007	72.22	40^th	247	83.8%
2008	76.94	23^rd	252	90.9%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	69.16	57^th	249	77.1%
2011	76.19	44^th	252	82.5%
2012	77.32	32^nd	245	86.9%
2013	76.38	38^th	247	84.6%
2014	96.53	1^st	247	99.6%
2015	89.90	5^th	242	97.9%
2016	94.23	4^th	246	98.4%
2017	81.44	25^th	219	88.6%
2018	95.28	5^th	219	97.7%
2019	50.70	108^th	217	50.2%
2021	70.30	57^th	209	72.7%
2022	55.59	88^th	202	56.4%
2023	60.95	83^rd	215	61.4%
2024	59.86	71^st	168	57.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	86.07	16^th	144	88.9%
2019	61.25	54^th	142	62.0%
2021	87.03	16^th	138	88.4%
2022	67.49	34^th	132	74.2%
2023	66.76	42^nd	136	69.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	93.35	7^th	138	94.9%
2019	41.61	87^th	140	37.9%
2021	44.43	69^th	130	46.9%
2023	50.05	69^th	135	48.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Crofton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	93.37	6^th	205	97.1%
2019	40.99	126^th	207	39.1%
2021	62.66	67^th	200	66.5%
2022	57.62	84^th	196	57.1%
2023	51.61	97^th	206	52.9%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crofton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1989	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1990	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1991	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1992	220	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
1993	216	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	219
1994	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
1995	247	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1996	247	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1997	267	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	272
1998	261	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1999	246	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
2000	235	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	236
2001	248	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	250
2002	244	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	247
2003	244	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	247
2004	247	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	250
2005	238	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	242
2006	229	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	233
2007	228	0	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	235
2008	224	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	229
2009	211	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	214
2010	199	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	203
2011	177	0	0	4	0	0	4	185
2012	175	0	0	3	0	0	3	181
2013	177	0	0	4	0	0	1	182
2014	175	0	0	3	1	0	1	180
2015	173	0	0	4	0	0	1	178
2016	173	0	0	5	1	0	0	179
2017	169	0	0	5	2	0	0	176
2018	164	1	0	1	2	0	1	169
2019	176	1	1	0	2	0	1	181
2020	160	1	1	2	0	1	2	167
2021	169	1	1	2	0	1	2	176
2022	167	0	0	2	0	1	2	172
2023	168	1	0	3	0	2	4	178
2024	171	0	0	1	1	2	4	179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crofton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	19.2	10.5	47
1989	207	18.3	11.3	36.2
1990	207	18.4	11.2	47.8
1991	206	18.2	11.3	46.1
1992	221	17.4	12.7	38.5
1993	219	17.4	12.6	48.9
1994	216	17.4	12.4	49.1
1995	248	17.3	14.3	37.9
1996	248	17.3	14.3	37.9
1997	272	17.2	15.8	30.1
1998	264	18.4	14.3	26.9
1999	246	20.0	12.3	44.7
2000	236	20.0	11.8	38.6
2001	250	20.4	12.3	37.2
2002	247	18.8	13.1	38.9
2003	247	18.8	13.1	38.9
2004	250	17.8	14.0	38.4
2005	242	18.3	13.2	37.2
2006	233	18.3	12.7	29.6
2007	235	18.3	12.8	28.1
2008	229	18.3	12.5	29.7
2009	214	18.3	11.7	26.6
2010	203	18.3	11.0	31
2011	185	19.1	9.6	28.1
2012	181	18.7	9.6	30.4
2013	182	18.4	9.8	34.6
2014	180	18.7	9.6	27.8
2015	178	17.0	10.4	30.3
2016	179	16.0	11.1	30.2
2017	176	18.0	9.7	25
2018	169	18.2	9.2	29
2019	181	18.8	9.6	30.9
2020	167	18.8	8.8	33.5
2021	176	19.3	9.0	25.6
2022	172	19.1	9.0	20.3
2023	178	19.3	9.1	22.5
2024	179	18.6	9.6	26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crofton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	19.2	10.5	47
1989	207	18.3	11.3	36.2
1990	207	18.4	11.2	47.8
1991	206	18.2	11.3	46.1
1992	221	17.4	12.7	38.5
1993	219	17.4	12.6	48.9
1994	216	17.4	12.4	49.1
1995	248	17.3	14.3	37.9
1996	248	17.3	14.3	37.9
1997	272	17.2	15.8	30.1
1998	264	18.4	14.3	26.9
1999	246	20.0	12.3	44.7
2000	236	20.0	11.8	38.6
2001	250	20.4	12.3	37.2
2002	247	18.8	13.1	38.9
2003	247	18.8	13.1	38.9
2004	250	17.8	14.0	38.4
2005	242	18.3	13.2	37.2
2006	233	18.3	12.7	29.6
2007	235	18.3	12.8	28.1
2008	229	18.3	12.5	29.7
2009	214	18.3	11.7	26.6
2010	203	18.3	11.0	31
2011	185	19.1	9.6	28.1
2012	181	18.7	9.6	30.4
2013	182	18.4	9.8	34.6
2014	180	18.7	9.6	27.8
2015	178	17.0	10.4	30.3
2016	179	16.0	11.1	30.2
2017	176	18.0	9.7	25
2018	169	18.2	9.2	29
2019	181	18.8	9.6	30.9
2020	167	18.8	8.8	33.5
2021	176	19.3	9.0	25.6
2022	172	19.1	9.0	20.3
2023	178	19.3	9.1	22.5
2024	179	18.6	9.6	26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crofton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$128 (0.7%)	$17,130 (89.0%)	$19,237
2020	$302 (1.4%)	$18,523 (87.7%)	$21,131
2021	$329 (1.5%)	$18,843 (88.0%)	$21,419
2022	$628 (2.7%)	$19,380 (83.8%)	$23,122
2023	$548 (2.3%)	$19,521 (83.6%)	$23,353

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crofton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 79^th of 238 Middle schools	15.8%
Ranks 108^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 215 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton High School)	67	63	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)	67	63	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crofton High School)	71	71
7th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)	71	71
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton High School)	54	58	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)	54	58	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	46	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crofton High School)	65	75	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)	65	75	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Crofton High School)	65	73	8%
8th Grade Science (Crofton Community Schools)	65	73	8%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton High School)	45.2	38.9	6.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)	45.2	38.9	6.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crofton High School)	32.3	44.4	12.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)	32.3	44.4	12.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Crofton High School)	29	27.8	1.3%
11th Grade Science (Crofton Community Schools)	29	27.8	1.3%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	178	1.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	176	168	4.5%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	22.5%	8.5%

Schools Near Crofton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crofton High School	Public	7-12	89048 N Hwy 121	Crofton	68730	Knox County	Crofton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 388-2440	179	19	9.6	26.8%	171 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	59.9	71^st of 168 public high schools	57.7%		61	83^rd of 215 public high schools	61.4%	12	$23,353	$548	$19,521
Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	311 E Benton	Bloomfield	68718	Knox County	Bloomfield Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 373-4800	140	13	10.6	48.6%	113 (80.7%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79	29^th of 168 public high schools	82.7%		67.2	70^th of 215 public high schools	67.4%	41	$24,899	$884	$18,740
Hartington Newcastle High School	Public	7-12	501 S Broadway	Hartington	68739	Cedar County	Hartington Newcastle Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 254-3947	157	18	8.9	38.2%	147 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	78.1	32^nd of 168 public high schools	81.0%		70.7	57^th of 215 public high schools	73.5%	25	$22,116	$642	$18,584
Wausa High School	Public	7-12	300 S Bismarck	Wausa	68786	Knox County	Wausa Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 586-2255	105	11	9.5	7.6%	101 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	$20,570	$258	$18,293
Wynot High School	Public	9-12	709 St James Ave	Wynot	68792	Cedar County	Wynot Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 357-2121	57	7	8.2	40.4%	56 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$23,220	$975	$20,191
Isanti High School	Public	9-12	206 Frazier Ave East	Niobrara	68760	Knox County	Isanti Community School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 857-2741	54	10	5.4		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$67,931	$5,151	$57,897

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