Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Palmyra, Nebraska, part of the Palmyra District O R 1. The school has consistently delivered strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average on standardized tests like the ACT. In recent years, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100%, outpacing the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra stands out for its efficient use of resources, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average. This investment in the learning environment may contribute to the school's academic success, which has placed it in the top 15 to 145 Nebraska high schools in recent years. The school's performance has been particularly impressive in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.2% to 21.5% in recent years, this could be an area of focus for the school to improve student engagement and attendance. Overall, Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is a high-performing institution that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, making it a compelling option for families in the Palmyra area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 425 F St
       Palmyra, NE  68418


(402) 780-5327

District: Palmyra District O R 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,621 Help


Feeder schools for Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra:

Elementary:    Elementary At Bennet

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra ranks better than 64.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra employs 20.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is $23,621.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra:

SchoolDigger ranks Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra 60th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra in the ranking list.)

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Palmyra District O R 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra District O R 1 68th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Rank History for all middle school students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.92 148th 226 34.5%
2007 77.00 33rd 227 85.5%
2008 63.39 75th 245 69.4%
2009 74.47 11th 243 95.5%
2010 77.38 18th 254 92.9%
2011 75.69 37th 246 85.0%
2012 46.55 148th 255 42.0%
2013 40.82 170th 248 31.5%
2014 37.01 185th 252 26.6%
2015 58.08 102nd 256 60.2%
2016 57.91 106th 255 58.4%
2017 47.46 130th 236 44.9%
2018 34.96 159th 225 29.3%
2019 64.66 70th 247 71.7%
2021 64.62 70th 223 68.6%
2022 55.09 111th 249 55.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 77th 147 47.6%
2019 60.52 56th 156 64.1%
2021 67.30 38th 137 72.3%
2022 38.84 105th 150 30.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.19 52nd 153 66.0%
2021 59.17 61st 144 57.6%
2022 50.87 82nd 160 48.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 179th 203 11.8%
2019 62.30 69th 222 68.9%
2021 66.91 49th 204 76.0%
2022 51.93 111th 234 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Rank History for all high school students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.10 130th 249 47.8%
2007 76.50 28th 247 88.7%
2008 72.53 46th 252 81.7%
2009 72.00 58th 251 76.9%
2010 84.27 10th 249 96.0%
2011 96.88 3rd 252 98.8%
2012 32.00 194th 245 20.8%
2013 61.09 92nd 247 62.8%
2014 86.73 15th 247 93.9%
2015 74.57 42nd 242 82.6%
2016 65.71 83rd 246 66.3%
2017 65.34 75th 219 65.8%
2018 55.72 96th 219 56.2%
2019 59.31 82nd 217 62.2%
2021 30.49 145th 209 30.6%
2022 77.34 36th 202 82.2%
2023 76.42 39th 215 81.9%
2024 66.95 60th 168 64.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.46 92nd 144 36.1%
2019 77.46 24th 142 83.1%
2021 41.66 85th 138 38.4%
2022 78.58 18th 132 86.4%
2023 73.73 33rd 136 75.7%
2024 77.18 22nd 93 76.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 25th 138 81.9%
2019 58.49 58th 140 58.6%
2022 64.99 41st 135 69.6%
2023 71.03 41st 135 69.6%
2024 62.62 43rd 93 53.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 100th 205 51.2%
2019 35.79 138th 207 33.3%
2021 19.20 172nd 200 14.0%
2022 78.46 31st 196 84.2%
2023 68.69 55th 206 73.3%
2024 72.05 33rd 125 73.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1989 173 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1990 169 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 165 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1992 178 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 206 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 210 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 232 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 232 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 246 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 239 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 227 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2000 233 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 218 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2002 213 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 213 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 218 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 224 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 228 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 220 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 203 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 201 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 187 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2011 182 3 0 6 1 0 0 0 192
2012 176 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 186
2013 172 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 180
2014 171 3 0 4 0 0 4 0 182
2015 170 4 0 3 0 0 7 0 184
2016 166 2 0 4 0 0 7 0 179
2017 178 3 0 4 0 0 7 0 192
2018 173 1 0 3 0 0 13 0 190
2019 183 2 0 5 0 0 11 0 201
2020 191 4 0 7 0 0 8 0 210
2021 206 3 1 6 1 0 7 0 224
2022 214 4 1 7 1 0 6 0 233
2023 147 2 1 7 1 0 5 0 163
2024 172 1 2 7 1 0 2 0 185

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 Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 17.4 10.7 6.4
1989 174 17.4 10.0 5.7
1990 171 17.4 9.8 5.8
1991 166 16.6 10.0 5.4
1992 179 16.6 10.7 6.1
1993 207 18.5 11.2 11.1
1994 212 17.1 12.4 11.8
1995 235 17.6 13.4 6.8
1996 235 17.6 13.4 6.8
1997 248 18.2 13.6 7.3
1998 244 18.2 13.4 10.7
1999 231 19.2 12.0 16
2000 237 18.5 12.8 18.1
2001 220 19.9 11.1 14.5
2002 217 18.4 11.8 15.7
2003 217 18.4 11.8 15.7
2004 219 18.4 11.9 16.9
2005 229 18.1 12.7 22.7
2006 233 17.6 13.2 23.6
2007 227 18.1 12.5 19.4
2008 210 17.9 11.7 23.8
2009 208 17.9 11.6 24
2010 194 17.8 10.8 26.3
2011 192 17.8 10.7 27.6
2012 186 17.8 10.4 29
2013 180 17.8 10.0 28.3
2014 182 17.6 10.2 24.2
2015 184 18.0 10.2 26.6
2016 179 18.0 9.9 21.8
2017 192 17.5 10.9 26
2018 190 17.5 10.8 21.6
2019 201 18.0 11.1 23.9
2020 210 18.0 11.6 26.7
2021 224 18.0 12.3 29
2022 233 18.2 12.7 23.6
2023 163 20.2 8.0 24.5
2024 185 20.3 9.0 27.6

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 Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 17.4 10.7 6.4
1989 174 17.4 10.0 5.7
1990 171 17.4 9.8 5.8
1991 166 16.6 10.0 5.4
1992 179 16.6 10.7 6.1
1993 207 18.5 11.2 11.1
1994 212 17.1 12.4 11.8
1995 235 17.6 13.4 6.8
1996 235 17.6 13.4 6.8
1997 248 18.2 13.6 7.3
1998 244 18.2 13.4 10.7
1999 231 19.2 12.0 16
2000 237 18.5 12.8 18.1
2001 220 19.9 11.1 14.5
2002 217 18.4 11.8 15.7
2003 217 18.4 11.8 15.7
2004 219 18.4 11.9 16.9
2005 229 18.1 12.7 22.7
2006 233 17.6 13.2 23.6
2007 227 18.1 12.5 19.4
2008 210 17.9 11.7 23.8
2009 208 17.9 11.6 24
2010 194 17.8 10.8 26.3
2011 192 17.8 10.7 27.6
2012 186 17.8 10.4 29
2013 180 17.8 10.0 28.3
2014 182 17.6 10.2 24.2
2015 184 18.0 10.2 26.6
2016 179 18.0 9.9 21.8
2017 192 17.5 10.9 26
2018 190 17.5 10.8 21.6
2019 201 18.0 11.1 23.9
2020 210 18.0 11.6 26.7
2021 224 18.0 12.3 29
2022 233 18.2 12.7 23.6
2023 163 20.2 8.0 24.5
2024 185 20.3 9.0 27.6

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 Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (1.1%) $14,607 (80.1%) $18,239
2020 $310 (1.7%) $14,208 (79.8%) $17,814
2021 $282 (1.6%) $13,765 (80.1%) $17,176
2022 $636 (3.7%) $13,441 (78.9%) $17,030
2023 $160 (0.7%) $19,581 (82.9%) $23,621

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 111th of 249 Middle schools
 16.2%
Ranks 82nd of 217 High schoolsRanks 39th of 215 High schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)6832
 36%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra District O R 1)6832
 36%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4942
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)5041
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra District O R 1)5041
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)5563
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra District O R 1)5563
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5046
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)4744
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra District O R 1)4744
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4741
 6%
8th Grade Science (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)7684
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Palmyra District O R 1)7684
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6263
 1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)44.456.1
 11.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra District O R 1)44.456.1
 11.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)33.336.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra District O R 1)33.336.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra)3736.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Palmyra District O R 1)3736.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201163
 18.9%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White183147
 19.7%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%24.5%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra.

Students at Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elementary At Bennet

Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra ranks 60th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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