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Diller-Odell Secondary School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Diller-Odell Secondary School is a public high school located in Odell, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 99 students. The school is part of the Diller-Odell Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diller-Odell Secondary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade students achieved 76.47% proficiency in ACT English Language Arts, 58.82% in ACT Mathematics, and 70.59% in ACT Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 7th and 8th-grade students also performed well on the NSCAS assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most subjects. In comparison, the nearby Beatrice High School and Southern Junior-Senior High School have lower proficiency rates on the ACT and NSCAS assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Diller-Odell Secondary School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 94.7% in recent years, which are above the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 8.6 in recent years, indicating a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Beatrice High School and Southern Junior-Senior High School, which may contribute to its academic success. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.3% to 21.5% in recent years, it still performs better than the nearby schools in this area.

105

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,885

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415-0188

(402) 766-4210

District: Diller-Odell Public Schools

Feeder schools for Diller-Odell Secondary School:

Elementary:

Diller-Odell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 98th percentile in 2019 → 86th in 2024

Strengths

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

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 98th-percentile peak (2019) to 86th (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg61%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Diller-Odell Secondary 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
2024	53.5	110 of 200	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.7	191 of 238	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.4	124 of 249	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	85 of 223	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	31 of 247	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	55 of 225	75.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.7	24 of 255	90.6%	★★★★★
2015	75.3	36 of 256	85.9%	★★★★☆
2014	51.8	124 of 252	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.2	154 of 248	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	81.9	18 of 255	92.9%	★★★★★
2011	70.6	52 of 246	78.9%	★★★★☆
2010	58.2	104 of 254	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.8	62 of 243	74.5%	★★★★☆
2008	69.3	42 of 245	82.9%	★★★★☆
2007	67.2	64 of 227	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	59.0	91 of 226	59.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	17.9	197 of 217	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	43.3	133 of 234	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.2	92 of 204	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.4	30 of 222	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	41 of 203	79.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	80.4	23 of 168	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.5	78 of 215	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.7	162 of 209	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	96.3	4 of 217	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	7 of 219	96.8%	★★★★★
2017	87.5	17 of 219	92.2%	★★★★★
2016	55.9	119 of 246	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.8	44 of 242	81.8%	★★★★☆
2014	61.6	103 of 247	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.9	166 of 247	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.3	50 of 245	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	51.2	138 of 252	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	74.9	36 of 249	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	4 of 251	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	78.9	2 of 252	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	59.8	99 of 247	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.4	22 of 249	91.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	97.9	2 of 142	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	5 of 144	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	78.0	24 of 138	82.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	76.6	20 of 125	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	48.9	106 of 206	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.3	154 of 200	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	96.6	4 of 207	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	9 of 205	95.6%	★★★★★

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)9th percentile-11 vs school

High school

Female (2019)99th percentile~ school

White (2024)84th percentile~ school

Male (2018)83rd percentile-14 vs school

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Schools Near Diller-Odell Secondary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (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	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
Diller-Odell Secondary School	Public	7-12	506 Perry St	Odell	68415	Gage County	Diller-Odell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 766-4210	105	11	9.1	19.0%	100 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	59.5				$23,885	$1,337	$18,558
Southern Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	115 S 11th St	Wymore	68466	Gage County	Southern School District 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 645-3326	163	16	10.0		142 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.0%)								(n/a)	51.9				$21,040	$29	$17,056
Educational Service Unit 5	Public	9-12	900 West Court	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Educational Service Unit 05	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-5277	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Beatrice High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Blvd	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1515	627	38	16.5	42.1%	507 (80.9%)	2 (0.3%)	85 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.1%)	15.3	126^th of 146 public high schools	13.7%		19.5	143^rd of 168 public high schools	14.9%	17		34.9	29.5	41.1	$14,742	$1,069	$11,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Diller-Odell Secondary School

What schools feed into Diller-Odell Secondary School?

Diller-Odell Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Diller-Odell Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Diller-Odell Secondary School?

Students at Diller-Odell Secondary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Diller-Odell Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Diller-Odell Secondary School.

What district is Diller-Odell Secondary School in?

Diller-Odell Public Schools

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