Top Rankings
Leyton Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 148 students in Leyton Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Leyton Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
148 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leyton Public Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,041 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,757 is higher than the state median of $16,797. 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
$31,041
$15,484
Spending / Student
$31,757
$16,797
Best Leyton Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Leyton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leyton Public Schools?
Leyton Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Leyton Public Schools?
Leyton Public Schools is ranked #84 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leyton Public Schools?
86% of Leyton Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leyton Public Schools?
Leyton Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Leyton Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,757 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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