For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Hartington Newcastle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hartington Newcastle School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
373 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartington Newcastle School District, 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,311 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,601 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,311
$15,371
Spending / Student
$19,601
$16,674
Best Hartington Newcastle School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartington Newcastle School District?
Hartington Newcastle School District manages 2 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Hartingtonwcastle School District?
Hartingtonwcastle School District is ranked #77 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartingtonwcastle School District?
92% of Hartingtonwcastle School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartingtonwcastle School District?
Hartingtonwcastle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hartingtonwcastle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,601 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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