Is Neligh-Oakdale High School a good school?

Neligh-Oakdale High School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Neligh-Oakdale High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Neligh-Oakdale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Neligh-Oakdale High School?

Students at Neligh-Oakdale High School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Neligh-Oakdale High School?

Neligh-Oakdale High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eastward Elementary School Elementary : Westward Elementary School

Neligh-Oakdale High School

Summary:

Neligh-Oakdale High School is a public high school in Neligh, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Neligh-Oakdale Schools district, which is ranked 148 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Neligh-Oakdale High School has a predominantly white student population, with 87.14% of students identifying as white, which is higher than nearby schools like Plainview Secondary School (90.91% white), Summerland High School (86.53% white), and Elkhorn Valley High School (91.49% white). The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and NSCAS, is generally lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts (25.93%), ACT Mathematics (18.52%), and ACT Science (18.52%) all below the state averages. However, the school's 7th and 8th-grade NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates were higher than the state averages.

Neligh-Oakdale High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.29%, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school spends $23,373 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 9.3, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 73 out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 to 174 out of 215 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's academic performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 7-12

600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756-0149

(402) 887-4166

District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,373

Feeder schools for Neligh-Oakdale High School:

Elementary:	Eastward Elementary School
	Westward Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neligh-Oakdale High School ranks better than 55.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Neligh-Oakdale High School ranks worse than 80.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neligh-Oakdale High School is 9.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neligh-Oakdale High School is $23,373.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Neligh-Oakdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Neligh-Oakdale High School 104^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Neligh-Oakdale High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Neligh-Oakdale High School 174^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Neligh-Oakdale High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Neligh-Oakdale Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Neligh-Oakdale Schools 148^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	17.48	215^th	226	4.9%
2007	7.30	223^rd	227	1.8%
2008	50.12	160^th	245	34.7%
2009	49.26	161^st	243	33.7%
2010	42.47	179^th	254	29.5%
2011	38.21	176^th	246	28.5%
2012	49.11	137^th	255	46.3%
2013	41.85	166^th	248	33.1%
2014	38.33	178^th	252	29.4%
2015	38.26	181^st	256	29.3%
2016	61.38	93^rd	255	63.5%
2017	54.02	110^th	236	53.4%
2018	44.52	129^th	225	42.7%
2019	21.29	212^th	247	14.2%
2022	37.06	173^rd	249	30.5%
2023	58.68	106^th	238	55.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.01	128^th	156	17.9%
2023	23.75	117^th	146	19.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.71	73^rd	141	48.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.51	133^rd	203	34.5%
2019	13.60	205^th	222	7.7%
2022	19.73	204^th	234	12.8%
2023	56.81	88^th	217	59.4%

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

Rank History for Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	45.80	170^th	249	31.7%
2007	56.73	112^th	247	54.7%
2008	42.58	186^th	252	26.2%
2009	41.59	174^th	251	30.7%
2010	21.69	231^st	249	7.2%
2011	28.57	204^th	252	19.0%
2012	52.50	130^th	245	46.9%
2013	43.75	161^st	247	34.8%
2014	57.08	115^th	247	53.4%
2015	56.67	106^th	242	56.2%
2016	67.96	73^rd	246	70.3%
2017	21.11	181^st	219	17.4%
2018	21.67	178^th	219	18.7%
2019	44.67	120^th	217	44.7%
2021	47.71	109^th	209	47.8%
2023	20.64	174^th	215	19.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.22	90^th	138	34.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	17.77	181^st	205	11.7%
2019	40.04	128^th	207	38.2%
2021	46.70	106^th	200	47.0%
2023	16.28	178^th	206	13.6%

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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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by a parent
Friday, October 24, 2014

Considering the potential of the school, staff is under utilized and under appreciated by administration. Administration seems to make decisions without including the community and staff and think that the more dollars spent equates to better educational outcomes but that is not proving true. I think that the school needs to go back to the core educational subjects and build a stronger foundation there prior to taking on new projects. This has nothing to do with spending more money and everything to do with a refocus of efforts. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	179	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	183
1989	178	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1990	180	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
1991	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
1992	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1993	176	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	178
1994	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
1995	278	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1996	278	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1997	261	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
1998	247	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
1999	246	1	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	253
2000	245	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	252
2001	233	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	241
2002	227	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2003	227	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2004	228	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	231
2005	206	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
2006	197	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	201
2007	177	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
2008	160	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
2009	164	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	167
2010	198	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	206
2011	170	0	0	10	0	0	1	181
2012	164	0	0	14	0	0	0	178
2013	157	1	1	16	0	0	0	175
2014	169	1	0	11	1	0	1	183
2015	155	1	0	11	0	0	1	168
2016	168	0	0	8	0	0	4	180
2017	160	2	0	9	0	0	1	172
2018	139	2	0	8	0	0	1	150
2019	144	2	1	11	0	0	2	160
2020	134	0	1	15	0	0	2	152
2021	127	0	1	11	0	0	3	142
2022	119	0	1	14	0	0	2	136
2023	122	0	1	14	0	0	3	140

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 Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	183	15.2	12.0	23
1989	179	14.9	12.0	24
1990	182	14.8	12.2	22
1991	177	15.3	11.5	17.5
1992	171	16.0	10.6	24
1993	178	14.7	12.1	24.2
1994	182	15.2	12.0	25.8
1995	280	21.4	13.1	17.9
1996	280	21.4	13.1	17.9
1997	263	21.6	12.2	18.6
1998	253	21.8	11.6	22.9
1999	253	21.8	11.6	38.3
2000	252	21.8	11.6	40.9
2001	241	21.8	11.1	37.8
2002	229	19.3	11.9	40.2
2003	229	19.3	11.9	40.2
2004	231	16.9	13.7	41.6
2005	211	16.5	12.8	37.4
2006	201	16.8	12.0	38.8
2007	181	16.8	10.8	38.7
2008	161	16.9	9.5	35.4
2009	167	16.9	9.9	34.7
2010	206	17.0	12.0	34.5
2011	181	17.1	10.5	45.9
2012	178	15.8	11.2	47.8
2013	175	16.0	10.9	48.6
2014	183	16.3	11.1	45.4
2015	168	16.0	10.5	47
2016	180	16.0	11.2	41.1
2017	172	15.1	11.3	43.6
2018	150	15.7	9.5	40
2019	160	17.7	9.0	40.6
2020	152	18.5	8.2	42.8
2021	142	14.5	9.7	40.1
2022	136	15.1	8.9	47.1
2023	140	15.0	9.3	49.3

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 Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	183	15.2	12.0	23
1989	179	14.9	12.0	24
1990	182	14.8	12.2	22
1991	177	15.3	11.5	17.5
1992	171	16.0	10.6	24
1993	178	14.7	12.1	24.2
1994	182	15.2	12.0	25.8
1995	280	21.4	13.1	17.9
1996	280	21.4	13.1	17.9
1997	263	21.6	12.2	18.6
1998	253	21.8	11.6	22.9
1999	253	21.8	11.6	38.3
2000	252	21.8	11.6	40.9
2001	241	21.8	11.1	37.8
2002	229	19.3	11.9	40.2
2003	229	19.3	11.9	40.2
2004	231	16.9	13.7	41.6
2005	211	16.5	12.8	37.4
2006	201	16.8	12.0	38.8
2007	181	16.8	10.8	38.7
2008	161	16.9	9.5	35.4
2009	167	16.9	9.9	34.7
2010	206	17.0	12.0	34.5
2011	181	17.1	10.5	45.9
2012	178	15.8	11.2	47.8
2013	175	16.0	10.9	48.6
2014	183	16.3	11.1	45.4
2015	168	16.0	10.5	47
2016	180	16.0	11.2	41.1
2017	172	15.1	11.3	43.6
2018	150	15.7	9.5	40
2019	160	17.7	9.0	40.6
2020	152	18.5	8.2	42.8
2021	142	14.5	9.7	40.1
2022	136	15.1	8.9	47.1
2023	140	15.0	9.3	49.3

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 Neligh-Oakdale High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (1.6%)	$21,248 (91.1%)	$23,324
2020	$455 (1.9%)	$22,204 (93.2%)	$23,834
2021	$547 (2.2%)	$21,219 (86.6%)	$24,491
2022	$675 (3.0%)	$20,309 (91.0%)	$22,328
2023	$1,399 (6.0%)	$20,483 (87.6%)	$23,373

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neligh-Oakdale High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 212^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 106^th of 238 Middle schools	41.3%
Ranks 120^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 215 High schools	25.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	35	62	27%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	35	62	27%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	39	75	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	39	75	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	40	58	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	40	58	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Science (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	56	78	22%
8th Grade Science (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	56	78	22%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	35	25.9	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	35	25.9	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	40	18.5	21.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	40	18.5	21.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Neligh-Oakdale High School)	25	18.5	6.5%
11th Grade Science (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	25	18.5	6.5%
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	160	140	12.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	122	15.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	49.3%	8.7%

Schools Near Neligh-Oakdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Neligh-Oakdale High School	Public	7-12	600 J St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 887-4166	140	15	9.3	49.3%	122 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	20.6	174^th of 215 public high schools	19.1%					(n/a)	62.0	58.0	75.0	75.0		25.9	18.5	18.5	$23,373	$1,399	$20,483
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	101 N 4th St	Elgin	68636	Antelope County	Elgin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 843-2455	91	11	8.2	42.9%	83 (91.2%)	2 (2.2%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)		72.0			72.0				$25,282	$963	$23,325
Elkhorn Valley High School	Public	7-12	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 368-5301	188	16	11.4	26.6%	172 (91.5%)	6 (3.2%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.5	136^th of 215 public high schools	36.7%		52.8	97^th of 202 public high schools	52.0%	39	41.0	64.0	75.0	71.0	84.0	21.1	29.0	29.0	$21,873	$570	$18,457
Summerland High School	Public	7-12	51293 857th Rd	Ewing	68735	Holt County	Summerland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 626-7534	193	18	10.4	47.2%	167 (86.5%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	76.3	40^th of 215 public high schools	81.4%		79.7	31^st of 202 public high schools	84.7%	9	60.0	48.0	60.0	50.0	55.0	57.1	47.6	28.6	$20,494	$992	$17,114
Plainview Secondary School	Public	7-12	301 W Pilcher	Plainview	68769	Pierce County	Plainview Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 582-4991	143	16	8.7	39.9%	130 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.8	32^nd of 215 public high schools	85.1%		79.7	32^nd of 202 public high schools	84.2%		52.0	63.0	81.0	75.0	79.0	66.7	33.3	47.6	$26,658	$289	$21,171

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