Nebraska City Public Schools

The Nebraska City Public Schools district consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Nebraska City Northside Elementary and Hayward Elementary School), 1 middle school (Nebraska City Middle School), and 1 high school (Nebraska City High School). The district serves the Nebraska City area and faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.

Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in the Nebraska City Public Schools district. All schools appear to be performing below the state average on various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The high school's proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, while the middle school's proficiency rates in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are also below the state averages, though their 8th-grade Science proficiency is slightly higher. Hayward Elementary School's proficiency rates in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the state averages for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

Additionally, the district's 4-year graduation rate at the high school is lower than the state average, and all schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate that is significantly higher than the state average. The schools in the district also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.15% to 58.82%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the higher spending per student, the district's academic outcomes are still lagging behind the state, suggesting a need for a more targeted approach to address the specific needs of the student population.