Summary:
Kimball Public Schools operates a single high school, Kimball Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and has demonstrated significant academic improvement in recent years. This standout school has climbed the statewide rankings, achieving a 4-star rating and ranking 16th out of 146 Nebraska high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, a remarkable turnaround from its previous 1-star ratings.
Kimball Junior/Senior High School's students have outperformed state averages in key areas, with 70.83% proficient or better in ACT/Mathematics and 66.67% proficient or better in ACT/Science for 11th grade, compared to state averages of 41.27% and 47.59%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.9% also exceeds the state average. While the school faces challenges, such as a 19.3% chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its strong academic performance suggests the district is effectively addressing these issues.
Kimball Public Schools as a district is ranked 47th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district's investment of $26,487 per student at Kimball Junior/Senior High School, along with a favorable 10.9 student-teacher ratio, indicates a commitment to providing the resources and support necessary for student success.
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