For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
333 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,447 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,345 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,447
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,345
$16,776
Best Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Grades: 3-6
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District is ranked #181 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
88% of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District?
Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,345 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
