High Schools in Palmer Public Schools

Summary:

The Palmer Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to a single high school, Palmer Junior-Senior High, which serves grades 7-12. This standout school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with test scores significantly exceeding state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Over the past few years, the school has also seen a notable improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking, climbing from 187th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to 59th out of 215 in 2022-2023.

In addition to its academic excellence, Palmer Junior-Senior High boasts a relatively diverse student population, with a Hispanic enrollment of 9.65%, which is higher than the state average. The school also benefits from significant resource allocation, with a high spending per student of $21,566 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, suggesting a well-resourced learning environment.

Overall, Palmer Junior-Senior High stands out as an exceptional high school within the Palmer Public Schools district, providing a high-quality education and a supportive environment for its students.

District Detail

202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864-0248

(308) 894-3065

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 313

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmer Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 894-3065	129	12	11.2	36.4%	118 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	68.8	71.4	68.5	70.4	$23,583	$469	$20,229

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northwest Public Schools	10.18 mi	5
St Paul Public Schools	10.43 mi	2	48^th
Central City Public Schools	15.85 mi	3	34^th
Elba Public Schools	16.18 mi	2
Fullerton Public Schools	18.09 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.