High Schools in Palmyra District O R 1

Summary:

The Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Palmyra District O R 1 in Nebraska. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 14th out of 146 Nebraska high schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state averages in ACT/Mathematics, ACT/Science, and ACT/English Language Arts. Its 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% is also higher than the state average, indicating that the school is effectively supporting its students and helping them successfully complete their high school education. Additionally, the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% and its small student-teacher ratio of 9:1 may contribute to its overall academic success.

With its strong rankings, test scores, and graduation rates, the Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra stands out as a high-performing institution within the Palmyra District O R 1 and the state of Nebraska. The school's significant spending of $24,310 per student may be a factor in its exceptional educational outcomes, providing the resources necessary to support student learning and success.

District Detail

425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418

(402) 780-5327

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 724

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra	Public	9-12	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 780-5327	181	24	7.4	18.2%	171 (94.5%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	87.7	14^th of 146 public high schools	90.4%		66.9	60^th of 168 public high schools	64.3%	46	65.0	75.0	$24,310	$439	$19,955

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lincoln Public Schools	5.67 mi	80	96^th
Waverly School District 145	10.25 mi	5	44^th
Norris School District 160	10.26 mi	4	29^th
Pathfinder Educational Prg-Lancaster County	11.64 mi	1
Morton School	12.56 mi	1

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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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