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Elkhorn Valley High School

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Elkhorn Valley High School ranks 100 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 32% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Elkhorn Valley High School is a public high school in Tilden, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Elkhorn Valley Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkhorn Valley High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools in recent years, with academic performance generally below the state average on standardized tests like the ACT and NSCAS. However, the school has shown some strengths in specific subject areas, such as 8th-grade NSCAS Mathematics. The school's graduation rates have been mixed, ranging from 87.9% to 100% in recent years, and it has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which is a concern. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Pierce Junior/Senior High School, Elkhorn Valley High School's performance is generally lower.

Elkhorn Valley High School's student demographics include a higher percentage of white students and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby high-performing schools. Addressing the areas of concern, such as academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, could help Elkhorn Valley High School improve its overall outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.

190

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,642

Per pupil spending ?

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781-0430

(402) 368-5301

District: Elkhorn Valley Schools

Feeder schools for Elkhorn Valley High School:

Elementary:

Elkhorn Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

7.4%

African American:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (67% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg57%

Middle school

18^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 61 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

100^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Nebraska High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 118Elkhorn Valley Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	18 of 133	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	23 of 200	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	55.5	114 of 238	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	21.5	210 of 249	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.5	178 of 223	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.9	216 of 247	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.4	214 of 225	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	24.5	198 of 236	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.2	189 of 255	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.6	191 of 256	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.4	183 of 252	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.5	169 of 248	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	31.9	210 of 255	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	61.3	89 of 246	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	24.5	224 of 254	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	61.9	87 of 243	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.2	54 of 245	78.0%	★★★★☆
2007	15.9	213 of 227	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	28.9	197 of 226	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.1	95 of 146	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.7	119 of 147	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	29.3	125 of 160	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.3	82 of 144	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.3	129 of 153	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	81.7	16 of 141	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	41.2	131 of 217	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	18.7	206 of 234	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.8	166 of 204	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.4	169 of 222	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	5.2	200 of 203	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	40.8	100 of 146	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.3	119 of 168	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.5	136 of 215	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.8	97 of 202	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.0	124 of 209	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.5	147 of 217	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	16.1	194 of 219	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.6	139 of 219	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.5	151 of 246	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	57.7	100 of 242	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.3	167 of 247	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.2	141 of 247	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.9	207 of 245	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	63.3	85 of 252	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.6	130 of 249	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.6	143 of 251	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.0	107 of 252	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.3	52 of 247	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	57.8	114 of 249	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	39.3	81 of 136	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.0	58 of 138	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	50.3	68 of 135	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	90.8	12 of 135	91.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	90 of 113	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	90 of 125	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.7	152 of 206	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	56.5	85 of 196	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.5	145 of 200	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2024)89th percentile~ school

Female (2023)35th percentile-17 vs school

Male (2022)22nd percentile+6 vs school

High school

Male (2023)50th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2023)40th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+19 vs state

Mathematics76%+18 vs state

Science52%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn Valley High School	Public	7-12	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 368-5301	190	17	11.3	25.3%	167 (87.9%)	5 (2.6%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	40.8	100^th of 146 public high schools	31.5%		32.3	119^th of 168 public high schools	29.2%	19	70.0	84.9	77.8		78.8	76.2	45.5		51.5	$23,642	$266	$20,205
Neligh-Oakdale High School	Public	7-12	600 J St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 887-4166	144	14	10.4	48.6%	120 (83.3%)	2 (1.4%)	18 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)		41.4	56.9							$23,684	$509	$21,621
Battle Creek High School	Public	7-12	605 West Martin St	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 675-3705	292	21	13.6	16.8%	270 (92.5%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	74.7	37^th of 146 public high schools	74.7%		64.1	68^th of 168 public high schools	59.5%	31	69.4	83.3	76.3			68.0	59.5	54.8	71.4	$17,511	$336	$15,395
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	101 N 4th St	Elgin	68636	Antelope County	Elgin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 843-2455	79	10	7.9	39.2%	77 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$30,519	$727	$28,665
Pierce Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N Sunset	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 329-6217	340	25	13.5	18.5%	314 (92.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	80.8	22^nd of 146 public high schools	84.9%		76.9	35^th of 168 public high schools	79.2%	13	66.7	75.0	70.2	75.9		79.8	61.8	69.1	64.7	$17,848	$17	$14,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhorn Valley High School

Is Elkhorn Valley High School a good school?

Elkhorn Valley High School ranks 100^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhorn Valley High School?

Students at Elkhorn Valley High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

What district is Elkhorn Valley High School in?

Elkhorn Valley Schools

What schools feed into Elkhorn Valley High School?

Elkhorn Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elkhorn Valley Elementary School

How many students attend Elkhorn Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Elkhorn Valley High School.

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