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Maxwell High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Maxwell High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Maxwell, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Maxwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maxwell High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.99%) compared to nearby North Platte High School (77.39%) and Brady High School (95.83%), it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking of 167 out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 29.63% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.46% to 45.45%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Maxwell High School has shown some signs of improvement, as its ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its male students have performed better than the female students, ranking 65 out of 135 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Interestingly, the school's low-income students have also performed better than the state average, ranking 39 out of 89 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While Maxwell High School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, it appears to be performing better than the nearby North Platte High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools.

145

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,658

Per pupil spending ?

40%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151-0188

(308) 582-4585

District: Maxwell Public Schools

Feeder schools for Maxwell High School:

Elementary:

Maxwell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 4th percentile in 2021 → 22nd in 2023

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 22nd (2023) from a 4th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg62%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Maxwell High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	64.2	85 of 238	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	123 of 249	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	12.9	206 of 223	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.5	234 of 247	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.5	223 of 236	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	23.8	220 of 255	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.6	235 of 256	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	44.6	151 of 252	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.3	139 of 248	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.0	123 of 255	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.2	156 of 246	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.6	177 of 254	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.4	169 of 243	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	30.3	224 of 245	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	10.7	219 of 227	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	19.9	213 of 226	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	54.3	76 of 150	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	68.0	38 of 144	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	21 of 118	82.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	22.5	131 of 153	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	58.3	94 of 234	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	10.8	198 of 204	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.3	219 of 222	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	23.3	167 of 215	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	7.9	200 of 209	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.3	206 of 217	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	17.2	188 of 219	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.4	224 of 246	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	75.9	39 of 242	83.9%	★★★★☆
2014	40.7	165 of 247	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.0	178 of 247	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	57.1	110 of 245	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.3	97 of 252	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	12.6	241 of 249	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	63.0	92 of 251	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.4	52 of 252	79.4%	★★★★☆
2007	67.6	62 of 247	74.9%	★★★★☆
2006	72.6	36 of 249	85.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	6.2	137 of 142	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	48.6	39 of 89	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.1	69 of 83	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	51.9	65 of 135	51.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	12.3	186 of 206	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.8	196 of 200	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.8	200 of 207	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)74th percentile+9 vs school

White (2022)60th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2022)49th percentile~ school

Male (2019)14th percentile+9 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)56th percentile+34 vs school

Male (2023)52nd percentile+30 vs school

White (2023)10th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2019)4th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

Mathematics57%~ state avg

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Schools Near Maxwell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)	NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	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	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maxwell High School	Public	7-12	415 E Hwy 30	Maxwell	69151	Lincoln County	Maxwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 582-4585	145	14	10.1	40.0%	117 (80.7%)	1 (0.7%)	25 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	61.2	53.9	57.1				$20,658	$1,524	$15,999
Brady High School	Public	7-12	112 E Popleton Ave	Brady	69123	Lincoln County	Brady Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 584-3317	104	10	10.6	51.0%	96 (92.3%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	62.5						$26,261	$744	$22,299
North Platte High School	Public	9-12	1220 West 2nd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7105	1,145	68	16.8	36.7%	883 (77.1%)	18 (1.6%)	193 (16.9%)	9 (0.8%)	10 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.6%)	39.3	104^th of 146 public high schools	28.8%		23.8	132^nd of 168 public high schools	21.4%	28				50.6	40.0	50.2	$16,482	$879	$12,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell High School

What schools feed into Maxwell High School?

Maxwell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Maxwell High School?

Students at Maxwell High School are 81% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Maxwell High School in?

Maxwell Public Schools

How many students attend Maxwell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended Maxwell High School.

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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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