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Gering Public Schools

At a glance

100^thof 118 Nebraska districts▲ 50

Better than 15% of Nebraska districts

Elementary 3 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

1519 10th St
Gering, NE 69341-2942·(308) 436-3125·All Nebraska district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 15.3% of districts

Schools

1,976

Students

Top rankedLincoln Elementary School171^st of 294 Nebraska elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Gering Middle School up 72 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Gering High School 13.3 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

2★

1★

1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Gering Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state average, there are some standout schools within the district that are outperforming their peers.

Lincoln Elementary School and Geil Elementary School are the highest-ranked elementary schools in the district, with Lincoln Elementary ranking 160 out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools and Geil Elementary ranking 163. These schools have consistently strong test scores, with students performing above the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, these schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios compared to other elementary schools in the district.

In contrast, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a ranking of 100 out of 115 in Nebraska and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, and the high percentage of students from low-income families across the district may contribute to these academic challenges. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and investing in high-quality early childhood education could be potential strategies to improve overall student outcomes in the Gering Public Schools district.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (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 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 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
Geil Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 D St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-2545	305	21	14.8	44.3%	197 (64.6%)	5 (1.6%)	88 (28.9%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	41.2	196^th of 294 public elementary schools	33.3%		58.4	215^th of 428 public elementary schools	49.8%	19	60.0	54.2	53.1				55.3	74.3	75.0	63.3				70.5	79.6		79.6				$14,126	$959	$12,231
Gering High School	Public	9-12	1500 U St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-3121	546	41	13.3	41.9%	351 (64.3%)	1 (0.2%)	173 (31.7%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	36	106^th of 146 public high schools	27.4%		27.6	125^th of 168 public high schools	25.6%	19																		44.6	45.5	47.1	$16,708	$419	$14,126
Gering Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Q St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-3123	408	27	15.3	46.8%	270 (66.2%)	3 (0.7%)	115 (28.2%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	24.1	103^rd of 133 public middle schools	22.6%		17.4	175^th of 200 public middle schools	12.5%	72				52.5	48.8	50.0	50.5				61.2	48.8	50.0	53.5		73.6	73.6				$16,057	$701	$13,366
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 13th St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-2350	319	20	16.1	56.7%	177 (55.5%)	7 (2.2%)	127 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	47	171^st of 294 public elementary schools	41.8%		54.1	235^th of 428 public elementary schools	45.1%	64	51.1	57.5	74.5				61.2	57.8	60.9	74.5				64.5	89.4		89.4				$14,734	$1,168	$12,425
Northfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Flaten Ave	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-5555	299	21	14.2	66.6%	155 (51.8%)	1 (0.3%)	123 (41.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	43.6	182^nd of 294 public elementary schools	38.1%		51	247^th of 428 public elementary schools	42.3%	65		59.5					44.4		61.9	72.1				59.0							$15,894	$928	$13,520
Gering Early Childhood Program	Public	PK	1725 13th St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-2350	99	2	49.5	19.2%	57 (57.6%)	1 (1.0%)	36 (36.4%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Educational Service Unit 13	4.38 mi	8
Scottsbluff Public Schools	5.58 mi	8	104^th
Minatare Public Schools	10.62 mi	4
Mitchell Public Schools	11.88 mi	3	36^th
Banner County Public Schools	15.88 mi	3

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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.