Summerland Public Schools

The Summerland Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Summerland Elementary School and Summerland High School. While both schools serve the Summerland community, the high school stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state.

Summerland High School has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 9 high schools in Nebraska. Its students have excelled on state assessments, with 80% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 72.5% in Mathematics, and 90% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 87.9% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the elementary school has a lower 2-star rating and more modest statewide ranking, though its 3rd and 5th-grade students still perform well on state assessments.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 47.68% at the elementary school and 45.77% at the high school. This may present challenges and require targeted support. Additionally, both schools have higher-than-desired chronic absenteeism rates of 19.3%, an area the district may need to address. Despite these challenges, the Summerland Public Schools district is investing significant resources, with per-student spending of $21,717 at the elementary school and $21,412 at the high school, which may be contributing to the high performance at the secondary level.