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Sandhills 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 2 public schools serving 84 students in Sandhills 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 Sandhills School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
1,100 Schools
# Students
84 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sandhills 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,774 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,833 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,774
$15,464
Spending / Student
$34,833
$16,776
Best Sandhills School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Halsey
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
High School At Dunning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Gandy Ave
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District is ranked #190 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. 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 Sandhills School District?
86% of Sandhills School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sandhills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,833 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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