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Cross County Community Schools

At a glance

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

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

1270 123rd Rd
Stromsburg, NE 68666-0525·(402) 764-5521·All Nebraska district rankings →

Statewide performance 2016–2024

2024: better than 50.5% of districts

Schools

372

Students

5-star school

Top rankedCross County High School5^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

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Biggest riser

Cross County High School up 57 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Cross County Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools within the district.

Cross County Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding state averages across grades 3-5. The school's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its success. In contrast, Cross County Middle School has a more mixed performance, with some grades exceeding state averages and others falling behind, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

Cross County High School also stands out, with strong performance on ACT tests, proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding state averages, and an impressive 88.1% four-year graduation rate. The district's focus on resource allocation, with relatively high spending per student across all schools, suggests a commitment to providing quality education. However, the varying percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools suggest potential socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 (2025)	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 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County Middle School	Public	6-8	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	74	7	11.3	27.0%	66 (89.2%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	68.2	64.3	69.0		67.6			$25,250	$530	$18,192
Cross County High School	Public	9-12	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	120	14	8.5	26.7%	104 (86.7%)	4 (3.3%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.6	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		65.6	62^nd of 168 public high schools	63.1%	57						72.0	76.0	$25,694	$300	$21,086
Cross County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1270 123rd Road	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 764-5521	178	16	11.3	27.5%	165 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			71.4	75.0	79.4			$22,536	$804	$19,729

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Osceola Public Schools	7.18 mi	3
High Plains Community Schools	9.31 mi	2
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	12.5 mi	3	72^nd
York Public Schools	13.89 mi	4	95^th
Centennial Public Schools	18.48 mi	3	57^th

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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.

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