Is Plainview Secondary School a good school?

Yes! Plainview Secondary School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3 rd of 168 Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Plainview Secondary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Plainview Secondary School.

What is the racial makeup of Plainview Secondary School?

Students at Plainview Secondary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Plainview Secondary School?

Plainview Secondary School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Plainview Elementary School

Plainview Secondary School

Summary:

Plainview Secondary School is a public high school in Plainview, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Nebraska and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plainview Secondary School has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in ACT/ELA (86.96%), ACT/Math (82.61%), and ACT/Science (82.61%) for 11th-grade students in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby schools like Neligh-Oakdale High School and Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School have lower proficiency rates in these areas. Plainview Secondary School has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 95.4% in recent years, consistently outperforming the state average.

The school's strong performance is further supported by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 8.8 in recent years, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, Plainview Public Schools, the district that Plainview Secondary School is a part of, is ranked 91 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, Plainview Secondary School's consistent academic excellence, high graduation rates, and supportive learning environment make it a standout choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769-0638

(402) 582-4991

District: Plainview Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,658

Feeder schools for Plainview Secondary School:

Elementary:

Plainview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

7.3%

American Indian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plainview Secondary School ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Plainview Secondary School ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plainview Secondary 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 (91.3%), Hispanic (7.3%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plainview Secondary School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Plainview Secondary School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plainview Secondary School is $26,658.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plainview Secondary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Secondary School 131^st of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Plainview Secondary School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Secondary School 3^rd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Plainview Secondary School in the ranking list.)

Plainview Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Public Schools 91^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plainview Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	79.77	20^th	226	91.2%
2007	77.67	29^th	227	87.2%
2008	63.87	72^nd	245	70.6%
2009	54.66	130^th	243	46.5%
2010	75.21	27^th	254	89.4%
2011	45.55	154^th	246	37.4%
2012	45.01	159^th	255	37.6%
2013	65.85	75^th	248	69.8%
2014	71.74	51^st	252	79.8%
2015	60.09	94^th	256	63.3%
2016	68.23	63^rd	255	75.3%
2017	76.69	40^th	236	83.1%
2018	69.73	58^th	225	74.2%
2019	49.01	131^st	247	47.0%
2021	71.88	47^th	223	78.9%
2022	58.58	101^st	249	59.4%
2023	62.21	92^nd	238	61.3%
2024	41.38	131^st	200	34.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.47	84^th	150	44.0%
2023	15.19	130^th	146	11.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.84	6^th	156	96.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.88	72^nd	203	64.5%
2019	40.71	143^rd	222	35.6%
2021	65.23	56^th	204	72.5%
2022	54.70	103^rd	234	56.0%
2023	54.35	99^th	217	54.4%

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

Rank History for Plainview Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	83.89	6^th	249	97.6%
2007	57.64	110^th	247	55.5%
2008	68.43	64^th	252	74.6%
2009	67.80	71^st	251	71.7%
2010	57.33	114^th	249	54.2%
2011	64.12	81^st	252	67.9%
2012	69.02	57^th	245	76.7%
2013	74.82	45^th	247	81.8%
2014	74.79	48^th	247	80.6%
2015	53.46	120^th	242	50.4%
2016	82.47	27^th	246	89.0%
2017	98.43	4^th	219	98.2%
2018	36.40	143^rd	219	34.7%
2019	90.34	18^th	217	91.7%
2021	47.13	110^th	209	47.4%
2022	79.69	32^nd	202	84.2%
2023	82.81	32^nd	215	85.1%
2024	96.55	3^rd	168	98.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.35	34^th	142	76.1%
2023	95.46	4^th	136	97.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.81	48^th	135	64.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Plainview Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	35.11	140^th	205	31.7%
2019	81.75	27^th	207	87.0%
2021	38.11	126^th	200	37.0%
2022	67.77	57^th	196	70.9%
2023	81.09	28^th	206	86.4%

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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 Plainview Secondary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	181	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	185
1989	191	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1990	188	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
1991	190	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	193
1992	209	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1993	212	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
1994	214	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	220
1995	223	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	229
1996	223	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	229
1997	259	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1998	261	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
1999	267	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	1	276
2000	275	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
2001	263	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2002	240	1	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2003	240	1	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2004	224	3	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	212	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2006	218	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2007	223	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2008	226	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2009	188	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2010	180	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2011	174	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	177
2012	185	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	188
2013	183	2	1	0	2	0	0	0	188
2014	168	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	172
2015	163	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	166
2016	146	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	148
2017	131	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	139
2018	121	4	1	5	0	0	3	0	134
2019	121	2	1	7	0	0	3	0	134
2020	119	2	0	10	0	0	0	0	131
2021	125	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	136
2022	135	1	0	13	3	0	0	0	152
2023	130	0	0	10	3	0	0	0	143
2024	137	0	0	11	2	0	0	0	150

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 Plainview Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	16.8	11.0	18.9
1989	192	16.9	11.3	21.4
1990	192	17.6	10.9	18.2
1991	193	17.7	10.9	19.7
1992	210	17.6	11.9	20
1993	216	17.6	12.3	24.5
1994	220	17.2	12.8	22.7
1995	229	18.1	12.7	16.6
1996	229	18.1	12.7	16.6
1997	262	18.1	14.5	21.4
1998	266	18.6	14.3	18
1999	276	18.9	14.6	25.8
2000	282	20.0	14.1	30.1
2001	269	20.0	13.5	33.1
2002	252	19.0	13.3	42.9
2003	252	19.0	13.3	42.9
2004	234	19.2	12.2	42.7
2005	216	19.2	11.3	39.8
2006	222	18.4	12.1	36
2007	229	18.2	12.6	36.2
2008	229	17.9	12.8	34.5
2009	191	17.4	11.0	27.7
2010	185	17.4	10.6	38.9
2011	177	17.4	10.1	36.7
2012	188	17.3	10.8	36.7
2013	188	16.8	11.1	38.3
2014	172	16.9	10.1	32.6
2015	166	17.0	9.7	31.9
2016	148	17.0	8.7	32.4
2017	139	17.2	8.0	33.8
2018	134	16.9	7.9	43.3
2019	134	16.5	8.0	47
2020	131	16.9	7.7	45
2021	136	17.2	7.8	46.3
2022	152	17.1	8.8	37.5
2023	143	16.3	8.7	39.9
2024	150	16.7	8.9	42

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 Plainview Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	16.8	11.0	18.9
1989	192	16.9	11.3	21.4
1990	192	17.6	10.9	18.2
1991	193	17.7	10.9	19.7
1992	210	17.6	11.9	20
1993	216	17.6	12.3	24.5
1994	220	17.2	12.8	22.7
1995	229	18.1	12.7	16.6
1996	229	18.1	12.7	16.6
1997	262	18.1	14.5	21.4
1998	266	18.6	14.3	18
1999	276	18.9	14.6	25.8
2000	282	20.0	14.1	30.1
2001	269	20.0	13.5	33.1
2002	252	19.0	13.3	42.9
2003	252	19.0	13.3	42.9
2004	234	19.2	12.2	42.7
2005	216	19.2	11.3	39.8
2006	222	18.4	12.1	36
2007	229	18.2	12.6	36.2
2008	229	17.9	12.8	34.5
2009	191	17.4	11.0	27.7
2010	185	17.4	10.6	38.9
2011	177	17.4	10.1	36.7
2012	188	17.3	10.8	36.7
2013	188	16.8	11.1	38.3
2014	172	16.9	10.1	32.6
2015	166	17.0	9.7	31.9
2016	148	17.0	8.7	32.4
2017	139	17.2	8.0	33.8
2018	134	16.9	7.9	43.3
2019	134	16.5	8.0	47
2020	131	16.9	7.7	45
2021	136	17.2	7.8	46.3
2022	152	17.1	8.8	37.5
2023	143	16.3	8.7	39.9
2024	150	16.7	8.9	42

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 Plainview Secondary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$265 (1.1%)	$19,376 (82.6%)	$23,466
2020	$417 (1.5%)	$20,010 (73.4%)	$27,261
2021	$706 (2.5%)	$20,111 (72.6%)	$27,713
2022	$705 (2.9%)	$19,844 (80.3%)	$24,719
2023	$289 (1.1%)	$21,171 (79.4%)	$26,658

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainview Secondary 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 131^st of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 92^nd of 238 Middle schools	14.4%
Ranks 18^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 215 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Secondary School)	50	52	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Public Schools)	50	52	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Secondary School)	50	81	31%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Public Schools)	50	81	31%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Secondary School)	48	63	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Public Schools)	48	63	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Secondary School)	52	75	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Public Schools)	52	75	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Plainview Secondary School)	64	79	15%
8th Grade Science (Plainview Public Schools)	64	79	15%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Secondary School)	57.9	66.7	8.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Plainview Public Schools)	57.9	66.7	8.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Secondary School)	63.2	33.3	29.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Plainview Public Schools)	63.2	33.3	29.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Plainview Secondary School)	42.1	47.6	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Plainview Public Schools)	42.1	47.6	5.5%
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	134	143	6.7%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	130	7.4%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47%	39.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Plainview Secondary 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
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	150	17	8.9	42.0%	137 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.6	3^rd of 168 public high schools	98.2%		82.8	32^nd of 215 public high schools	85.1%	29	$26,658	$289	$21,171
Creighton Community High School	Public	7-12	1609 Redick Ave	Creighton	68729	Knox County	Creighton Community Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 358-5000	124	16	7.9	36.3%	111 (89.5%)	2 (1.6%)	6 (4.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$27,669	$1,074	$23,308
Osmond High School	Public	7-12	202 W Prairie St	Osmond	68765	Pierce County	Osmond Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 748-3777	81	12	6.8	32.1%	78 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.2	15^th of 168 public high schools	91.1%		96.7	4^th of 215 public high schools	98.1%	11	$26,641	$430	$22,351
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
Pierce Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N Sunset	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 329-6217	331	25	13.3	21.5%	306 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	76.9	35^th of 168 public high schools	79.2%		86	25^th of 215 public high schools	88.4%	10	$16,838	$321	$13,369
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
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	141	14	10.1	34.8%	118 (83.7%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$23,373	$1,399	$20,483

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