Serving 188 students in grades 7-12, Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School's student population of 188 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
61%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkins County Junior- Senior High School's ranking?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is ranked #134 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
188 students attend Perkins County Junior- Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perkins County Junior- Senior High School?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perkins County Junior- Senior High School offer ?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perkins County Junior- Senior High School part of?
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is part of Perkins County Schools.
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