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Palmer Junior-Senior High

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Palmer Junior-Senior High is a public high school in Palmer, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school has shown significant academic improvement in recent years, ranking 59th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmer Junior-Senior High's academic performance stands out, with proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (43.75%), ACT/Mathematics (37.5%), and ACT/Science (37.5%) for 11th-grade students all higher than the state averages. The school also outperforms the state in 8th-grade NSCAS assessments for English Language Arts (76% vs. 62%) and Mathematics (72% vs. 61%). However, the student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low representation of minority students compared to nearby schools like Northwest High School. Additionally, Palmer Junior-Senior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.98% to 46.96% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Northwest High School (24.75%) but lower than Fullerton High School (38.52%) and Central City High School (44.4%).

The school's per-student spending has increased from $17,293 in 2019-2020 to $21,566 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Northwest High School ($13,911) but lower than Fullerton High School ($22,500) and Central City High School ($24,487). Overall, Palmer Junior-Senior High has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving academic outcomes, but the school may benefit from exploring ways to increase racial diversity and address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

129

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,583

Per pupil spending ?

36.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864-0248

(308) 894-3065

District: Palmer Public Schools

Feeder schools for Palmer Junior-Senior High:

Elementary:

Palmer Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2010 → 73rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 55 percentile points since 2010

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg63%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Palmer Junior-Senior High 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
2022	75.7	41 of 249	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	19 of 223	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	20 of 247	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	27.4	186 of 225	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	13.9	220 of 236	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	23.7	221 of 255	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.8	198 of 256	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.7	203 of 252	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	38.2	177 of 248	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	51.8	128 of 246	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.3	122 of 254	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	29.7	221 of 243	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	49.6	163 of 245	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	16.5	210 of 227	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	43.7	155 of 226	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	62.1	70 of 234	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	38 of 222	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	22.5	181 of 203	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	69.9	59 of 215	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	18.9	182 of 217	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.2	187 of 219	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.7	119 of 219	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.6	141 of 246	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.1	160 of 247	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.5	83 of 247	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.8	152 of 245	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.0	161 of 252	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.8	204 of 249	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	76.3	38 of 251	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	28.3	221 of 252	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	46.4	166 of 247	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	20.3	235 of 249	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	17.8	122 of 144	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	13.9	126 of 140	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	55.0	88 of 206	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	11.5	191 of 207	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.4	188 of 205	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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 (2022)70th percentile-13 vs school

High school

White (2023)57th percentile-15 vs school

Female (2018)15th percentile~ school

Male (2019)10th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics70%+12 vs state

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Palmer Junior-Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		NSCAS Science (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 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 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
Palmer Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 894-3065	129	12	11.2	36.4%	118 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	68.8	71.4	68.5		70.4						$23,583	$469	$20,229
St Paul Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1305 Howard Ave	Saint Paul	68873	Howard County	St Paul Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 754-4433	277	23	11.9	26.0%	256 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	78.7	26^th of 146 public high schools	82.2%		79.7	25^th of 168 public high schools	85.1%	1	59.6	70.7	64.8	76.6	75.0	85.4	85.4	58.7	60.9	71.7	$17,424	$379	$14,085
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	243	22	11.0	31.7%	224 (92.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	58.4	65^th of 146 public high schools	55.5%		87.5	12^th of 168 public high schools	92.9%	53								66.7	45.5	54.6	$24,457	$394	$19,529
Elba Secondary School	Public	7-12	711 Caroline St	Elba	68835	Howard County	Elba Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 863-2228	53	7	7.9		52 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$37,609	$1,206	$33,535
Fullerton High School	Public	7-12	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 536-2431	149	13	11.9	26.8%	141 (94.6%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)					55.9						$23,244	$509	$19,362
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	2710 N North Rd	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Northwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-6394	680	48	14.0	15.6%	561 (82.5%)	4 (0.6%)	96 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	61.4	61^st of 146 public high schools	58.2%		57	76^th of 168 public high schools	54.8%	15								54.9	54.3	58.0	$15,548	$285	$13,843

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer Junior-Senior High

What district is Palmer Junior-Senior High in?

Palmer Public Schools

What schools feed into Palmer Junior-Senior High?

Palmer Junior-Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palmer Elementary School

How many students attend Palmer Junior-Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 129 students attended Palmer Junior-Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Palmer Junior-Senior High?

Students at Palmer Junior-Senior High are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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