Serving 119 students in grades 7-12, Sutherland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutherland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sutherland High School's student population of 119 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutherland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutherland 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
#635 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
23%
White
86%
61%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutherland High School's ranking?
Sutherland High School is ranked #635 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sutherland High School often compared to?
Sutherland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Platte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutherland High School?
The graduation rate of Sutherland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sutherland High School?
119 students attend Sutherland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sutherland High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutherland High School?
Sutherland High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sutherland High School offer ?
Sutherland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sutherland High School part of?
Sutherland High School is part of Sutherland School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I beleive that the Sutherland Public School system is a very sound school for students. Our acedemics here are great and as with a smaller public school the criculem is a more chalenging. We also offer a wide variety of extracarricular activites including Speech, football, Golf, ext. The facilites here are stupendous. We just had a new addition added onto our elementary school and got the high school wired for wireless internet for the students' and staffs' new laptops.
As for the parental involvement it is great as well. The most noticable thing about parental involement here is the booster club which helps out the whole school!
Over all this is a great school.
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