Top Rankings
Norris School Dist 160 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,409 students in Norris School Dist 160 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Norris School Dist 160 School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
2,409 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norris School Dist 160 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,611 in this school district is less 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 $11,255 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,611
$15,464
Spending / Student
$11,255
$16,776
Best Norris School Dist 160 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25211 South 68 Street
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0040
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0040
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0020
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Norris High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: n/an/a
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0030
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0030
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,409 students.
What is the rank of Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District is ranked #18 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norris School Dist 160 School District?
92% of Norris School Dist 160 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris School Dist 160 School District?
Norris School Dist 160 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Norris School Dist 160 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,255 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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