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Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 94% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Trenton, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 117 students. This school is part of the Hitchcock County School System, which is ranked 3 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with students scoring significantly above the state average in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has also maintained high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% in the 2024-2025 school year, and 100% in the previous two years. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population and has ranked 1st out of 82 Nebraska high schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2018-2019 school year.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 11.8% to 21.1%, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $20,388 in the 2020-2021 school year to $29,212 in the 2023-2024 school year. This increased investment in resources and support for students likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance and other positive outcomes. Overall, Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School is a high-performing school that has consistently demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, graduation rates, and support for diverse student populations.

118

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,212

Per pupil spending ?

41.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044-0368

(308) 334-5575

District: Hitchcock County School System

Feeder schools for Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Hitchcock County Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

American Indian:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2014 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (70% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Nebraska high schools

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

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg56%

9^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 32 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 118Hitchcock County School System among Nebraska districts

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	41.4	156 of 238	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.6	75 of 249	69.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	56 of 223	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	58 of 247	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	90.6	7 of 225	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	75.5	46 of 236	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	64 of 255	74.9%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	44 of 256	82.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.3	50 of 252	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	89.4	7 of 248	97.2%	★★★★★
2012	68.4	54 of 255	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	86.4	12 of 246	95.1%	★★★★★
2010	74.3	31 of 254	87.8%	★★★★☆
2008	76.5	6 of 245	97.6%	★★★★★
2007	42.5	162 of 227	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.5	156 of 226	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	55.9	68 of 144	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	28 of 118	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.4	20 of 123	83.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	75.5	28 of 160	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	35.2	153 of 217	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.1	71 of 234	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	62 of 204	69.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.3	63 of 222	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	9 of 203	95.6%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	9 of 146	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	34.3	143 of 215	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.1	41 of 202	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	87 of 209	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.0	114 of 217	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.0	188 of 219	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	77.8	39 of 219	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	98.1	1 of 246	99.6%	★★★★★
2015	59.0	92 of 242	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	91.9	5 of 247	98.0%	★★★★★
2013	73.8	49 of 247	80.2%	★★★★☆
2012	64.4	83 of 245	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.1	39 of 252	84.5%	★★★★☆
2010	76.2	32 of 249	87.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.9	2 of 252	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	80.2	13 of 247	94.7%	★★★★★
2006	72.0	39 of 249	84.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	29.5	105 of 142	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	109 of 144	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	97.3	1 of 82	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	84.0	21 of 135	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	21 of 130	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.7	20 of 140	85.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	93.0	5 of 113	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	32.5	148 of 206	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	67.8	56 of 196	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	50.6	93 of 200	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.2	130 of 207	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	14.9	186 of 205	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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

Male (2022)82nd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)53rd percentile+18 vs school

White (2023)29th percentile-5 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)99th percentile+51 vs school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2022)84th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2019)26th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+15 vs state

Mathematics67%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)		NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	318 West D	Trenton	69044	Hitchcock County	Hitchcock County School System	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 334-5575	118	12	10.0	41.5%	103 (87.3%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (5.1%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	90.3	9^th of 146 public high schools	93.8%					(n/a)	66.7	73.3	71.4	66.7	68.2	72.7	$29,212	$628	$22,403

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School

What district is Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in?

Hitchcock County School System

Is Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 118 students attended Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School?

Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hitchcock County Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

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