For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 518 students in Tekamah-Herman Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Tekamah-Herman Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
518 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tekamah-Herman Community Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,407 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 $33,143 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,407
$15,484
Spending / Student
$33,143
$16,797
Best Tekamah-Herman Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Tekamah
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
High School At Tekamah
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tekamah-Herman Community Schools?
Tekamah-Herman Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 518 students.
What is the rank of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools?
Tekamah-Herman Community Schools is ranked #187 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tekamah-Herman Community Schools?
96% of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools?
Tekamah-Herman Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Tekamah-Herman Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,143 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs
School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.
