Wilcox-Hildreth School District

404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982-0190
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 236 students in Wilcox-Hildreth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wilcox-Hildreth School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
236 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilcox-Hildreth 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#188 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
58%
45-49%
47%
50-59%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,627 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 $31,513 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,627
$15,371
Spending / Student
$31,513
$16,674

Best Wilcox-Hildreth School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
613 Nelson Street
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Gr: 3-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilcox-Hildreth School District?
Wilcox-Hildreth School District manages 3 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the rank of Wilcox-Hildreth School District?
Wilcox-Hildreth School District is ranked #171 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 Wilcox-Hildreth School District?
94% of Wilcox-Hildreth School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilcox-Hildreth School District?
Wilcox-Hildreth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wilcox-Hildreth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,513 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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