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Bruning-Davenport High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Bruning-Davenport High School is a public high school located in Bruning, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 51 students. This small school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top high schools in Nebraska over the past decade.

Bruning-Davenport High School has a strong track record, with a statewide ranking as high as 2nd out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on ACT assessments is particularly noteworthy, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts (72.22% vs. 45.48%), Mathematics (83.33% vs. 42.11%), and Science (66.67% vs. 48.8%) for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has maintained exceptional four-year graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, far exceeding the state average.

Bruning-Davenport High School's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 4.5 to 5.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, likely contribute to its academic success. The school also spends significantly more per student, ranging from $32,759 to $34,747 over the past four school years, compared to the nearby Fillmore Central Public Schools, Thayer Central Community Schools, and other regional counterparts. This investment in education appears to be paying off, as Bruning-Davenport High School consistently outperforms these nearby schools across multiple metrics.

Students ?

5.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,414

Per pupil spending ?

30%

Free/discounted lunch ?

340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322-0070

(402) 353-4685

District: Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys

Feeder schools for Bruning-Davenport High School:

Elementary:	Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Bruning
	Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Davenpt
Middle:	Bruning-Davenport Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

African American:

4.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 53rd percentile in 2011 → 90th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (55% vs 26% meeting standards)

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Nebraska avg26%

Not ranked this year

Bruning-Davenport 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	85.8	16 of 168	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	2 of 215	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	46.4	111 of 202	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.5	41 of 217	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	90.6	11 of 219	95.0%	★★★★★
2016	38.1	165 of 246	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	77.5	33 of 242	86.4%	★★★★☆
2014	89.3	9 of 247	96.4%	★★★★★
2013	75.7	40 of 247	83.8%	★★★★☆
2011	55.1	119 of 252	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	79.9	20 of 249	92.0%	★★★★★
2009	73.1	53 of 251	78.9%	★★★★☆
2008	66.7	72 of 252	71.4%	★★★★☆
2007	77.7	24 of 247	90.3%	★★★★★
2006	70.4	55 of 249	77.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	85.2	19 of 138	86.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	37.9	125 of 196	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	87.5	18 of 205	91.2%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2018)86th percentile-9 vs school

White (2022)36th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics60%+34 vs state

Science50%+25 vs state

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Schools Near Bruning-Davenport 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
Bruning-Davenport High School	Public	9-12	340 Carroll St	Bruning	68322	Thayer County	Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 353-4685	50	9	5.4	30.0%	46 (92.0%)	2 (4.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$39,414	$1,074	$33,219
Shickley High School	Public	7-12	104 E Murray	Shickley	68436	Fillmore County	Shickley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 627-3375	58	8	7.1	12.1%	53 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$32,001	$607	$26,850
Thayer Central High School	Public	7-12	930 Eads Ave	Hebron	68370	Thayer County	Thayer Central Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 768-6117	191	17	11.3	18.8%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	76.4	29^th of 146 public high schools	80.1%		21.1	140^th of 168 public high schools	16.7%	111	76.2	66.0	85.1	61.5	61.5	64.1	$21,391	$74	$18,195
Meridian High School	Public	7-12	72380 560th Ave	Daykin	68338	Jefferson County	Meridian Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 446-7265	105	13	8.2	52.4%	91 (86.7%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.6%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					61.1		$24,415	$758	$21,898
Fillmore Central High School	Public	9-12	1410 L Street	Geneva	68361	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 759-3141	175	16	10.9	32.6%	148 (84.6%)	9 (5.1%)	12 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	49.8	82^nd of 146 public high schools	43.8%		71.4	49^th of 168 public high schools	70.8%	33					51.1	53.2	$23,674	$1,104	$17,579
Deshler High School	Public	7-12	1402 3rd St	Deshler	68340	Thayer County	Deshler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 365-7272	120	17	7.1	32.5%	103 (85.8%)	3 (2.5%)	6 (5.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	74.5	38^th of 146 public high schools	74.0%					(n/a)					55.0	70.0	$26,611	$2,119	$21,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Bruning-Davenport High School

What schools feed into Bruning-Davenport High School?

Bruning-Davenport High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Bruning
Elementary : Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Davenpt
Middle : Bruning-Davenport Middle School

How many students attend Bruning-Davenport High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 50 students attended Bruning-Davenport High School.

What district is Bruning-Davenport High School in?

Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys

What is the racial makeup of Bruning-Davenport High School?

Students at Bruning-Davenport High School are 92% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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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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