Best Public Schools in Chadron, NE

The city of Chadron, Nebraska is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the overall district performance is around the state average, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Chadron Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Nebraska high schools, with impressive test scores and a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%. In contrast, Pine Ridge Job Corps has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools, despite having a relatively high graduation rate. Chadron Intermediate has shown significant improvement, moving from the bottom 25% to the top 50% of Nebraska elementary schools in recent years.

The schools in Chadron face some common challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. Free and reduced-price lunch rates vary widely, from 32.68% at Chadron Primary to 47.93% at Chadron Intermediate. Spending per student also ranges from $16,440 at Chadron Primary to $21,432 at Chadron Senior High School. Overall, the Chadron Public Schools district is performing around the state average, with room for improvement in certain areas.