Top Rankings
Homer Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 450 students in Homer Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Homer Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
450 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Homer Community Schools, 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
% American Indian
16%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
74%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,284 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,284
$15,371
Spending / Student
$14,811
$16,674
Best Homer Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Homer High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Homer Community Schools?
Homer Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Homer Community Schools?
Homer Community Schools is ranked #122 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Community Schools?
74% of Homer Community Schools students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer Community Schools?
Homer Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Homer Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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