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Sutherland High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Sutherland High School is a public high school in Sutherland, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Sutherland Public Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutherland High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40.74% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school's performance in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests has also been below the state average, with only 59% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 57.74%. Additionally, Sutherland High School has experienced higher rates of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, with rates ranging from 12.7% to 21.5% in recent years.

Compared to the nearby schools of North Platte High School, Paxton High School, and Hershey High School, Sutherland High School generally underperforms in academic measures, such as standardized test scores and graduation rates. Hershey High School, in particular, stands out as a higher-performing school, with significantly better test scores and a higher school ranking compared to Sutherland High School. While Sutherland High School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school.

119

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,415

Per pupil spending ?

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165-0217

(308) 386-4656

District: Sutherland Public Schools

Feeder schools for Sutherland High School:

Elementary:

Sutherland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

10.1%

American Indian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 23rd percentile in 2014 → 27th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (78% vs 59% meeting standards)

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

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg76%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Sutherland 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	55.6	113 of 238	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	17.5	224 of 249	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.3	133 of 223	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.8	197 of 247	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.2	110 of 225	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.9	146 of 236	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.6	91 of 255	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.7	129 of 256	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	37.0	186 of 252	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.3	189 of 248	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.4	185 of 255	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.5	178 of 246	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.4	103 of 254	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.1	85 of 243	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	38.9	196 of 245	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	57.1	113 of 227	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.7	103 of 226	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	29.5	126 of 156	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.5	115 of 147	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.1	135 of 217	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.3	219 of 234	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	49.5	101 of 204	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.5	196 of 222	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.0	122 of 203	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	30.1	122 of 168	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.8	163 of 215	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.4	118 of 202	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.2	108 of 209	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.8	131 of 217	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.8	142 of 219	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.3	165 of 219	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	55.8	120 of 246	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.4	169 of 242	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.1	189 of 247	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	69.9	59 of 247	76.1%	★★★★☆
2012	64.0	84 of 245	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	16.9	223 of 252	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.2	178 of 249	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	49.8	145 of 251	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.5	160 of 252	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.3	184 of 247	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.8	224 of 249	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	33.6	92 of 136	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	83 of 132	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	73.2	30 of 138	78.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	34.6	85 of 130	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.7	103 of 138	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	16.1	179 of 206	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.3	120 of 196	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.6	138 of 200	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	153 of 207	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.0	162 of 205	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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

White (2023)38th percentile-15 vs school

Female (2019)19th percentile~ school

High school

Male (2021)35th percentile-14 vs school

Female (2023)32nd percentile+8 vs school

White (2023)13th percentile-11 vs school

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Schools Near Sutherland 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 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	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
Sutherland High School	Public	7-12	401 Walnut	Sutherland	69165	Lincoln County	Sutherland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 386-4656	119	15	7.9	20.2%	103 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.1%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)		78.4					$25,415	$283	$20,891
Hershey High School	Public	7-12	301 S Lincoln	Hershey	69143	Lincoln County	Hershey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 368-5573	239	20	12.2	32.6%	218 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	82.6	19^th of 146 public high schools	87.0%		65.4	64^th of 168 public high schools	61.9%	45	69.1	78.2	57.7	64.9	64.9	67.6	$18,071	$370	$15,527
Paxton High School	Public	7-12	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 239-4283	105	13	8.3	35.2%	86 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$25,753	$504	$21,337
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 Sutherland High School

What schools feed into Sutherland High School?

Sutherland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sutherland Elementary School

What district is Sutherland High School in?

Sutherland Public Schools

How many students attend Sutherland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 119 students attended Sutherland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sutherland High School?

Students at Sutherland High School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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