Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69156

Summary:

The 69156 zip code area is home to a single public high school, Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 94.67% of students identifying as White, and a high percentage (34.67%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School's performance is mixed compared to state averages, with 8th grade proficiency rates of 59% in ELA (vs. 62% state average), 53% in Math (vs. 61% state average), and 71% in Science (vs. 64% state average). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent or changing performance. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and high per-student spending of $32,622 suggest a strong investment in individual student support and resources.

Overall, Potter-Dix Public Schools appears to be focused on providing a robust educational program for its students, despite the challenges of a small, homogeneous student population and mixed academic performance. The district's funding and resource allocation decisions will be crucial in addressing the school's areas for improvement and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)	NSCAS Mathematics (2023)	NSCAS 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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	303 Walnut	Potter	69156	Cheyenne County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 879-4434	75	9	8.0	34.7%	71 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	59.0	53.0	71.0	$32,622	$622	$26,196

Cities Near Zip Code 69156

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Potter	0.48 mi	1	200^th
Dix	9.07 mi	1	87^th
Kimball	17.47 mi	2	175^th
Sidney	17.58 mi	6	139^th
Gurley	19.31 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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