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Exeter-Milligan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 168 students in Exeter-Milligan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Exeter-Milligan School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
168 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Exeter-Milligan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,970 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,405 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,970
$15,464
Spending / Student
$30,405
$16,776
Best Exeter-Milligan School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District manages 3 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District is ranked #104 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter-Milligan School District?
96% of Exeter-Milligan School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter-Milligan School District?
Exeter-Milligan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Exeter-Milligan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,405 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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