Serving 331 students in grades 7-12, Pierce Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Pierce Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Jr/sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pierce Jr/sr High School is ranked #199 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pierce Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Pierce Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pierce Jr/sr High School?
331 students attend Pierce Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pierce Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Jr/sr High School?
Pierce Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierce Jr/sr High School offer ?
Pierce Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pierce Jr/sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
