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Cross County High School

Public Grades 9-12

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 97% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Cross County High School is a public high school located in Stromsburg, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Cross County Community Schools district and has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance over the past 10 years.

Cross County High School has outperformed the state average in ACT proficiency rates across all subject areas, with 72% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.27%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, its rates are generally lower than the state average, indicating a strong student attendance culture. Additionally, Cross County High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 9.9 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools and likely contributes to the school's academic success.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Centennial Junior-Senior High School, York High School, and Osceola High School, Cross County High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. However, the school's fluctuating ranking and star ratings, ranging from 5th out of 146 Nebraska high schools to as low as 171 out of 202, indicate the need for ongoing improvement efforts to maintain its high level of performance.

120

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,522

Per pupil spending ?

26.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1270 123rd Rd
Stromsburg, NE 68666-0525

(402) 764-5521

District: Cross County Community Schools

Feeder schools for Cross County High School:

Elementary:	Cross County Elementary School
Middle:	Cross County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

9.2%

African American:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (74% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Nebraska high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Nebraska avg44%

5^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	92.6	5 of 146	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	65.6	62 of 168	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	82 of 215	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	19.2	171 of 202	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.7	77 of 209	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.4	67 of 217	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	66 of 219	69.9%	★★★★☆
2017	84.6	19 of 219	91.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	8 of 246	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	62.4	80 of 242	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	90.3	8 of 247	96.8%	★★★★★
2013	61.5	89 of 247	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.0	118 of 245	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	78.2	35 of 252	86.1%	★★★★☆
2010	65.7	73 of 249	70.7%	★★★★☆
2009	19.9	238 of 251	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	23.9	236 of 252	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	58.8	102 of 247	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	17.4	240 of 249	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	71.4	30 of 93	67.7%	★★★★☆
2022	20.6	104 of 132	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.1	84 of 142	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	67.7	36 of 93	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	59 of 135	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.1	48 of 130	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.3	8 of 140	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	9 of 138	93.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	57.9	56 of 125	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	89 of 206	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	12.5	180 of 196	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	56.3	85 of 200	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	70 of 207	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.2	78 of 205	62.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2024)68th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2024)61st percentile~ school

White (2024)55th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+28 vs state

Mathematics72%+31 vs state

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Schools Near Cross County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	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
Cross County High School	Public	9-12	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	120	14	8.5	26.7%	104 (86.7%)	4 (3.3%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.6	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		65.6	62^nd of 168 public high schools	63.1%	57		72.0	76.0	$24,522	$502	$20,096
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	91	8	11.3	23.1%	83 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$34,464	$1,036	$29,634
High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 S Pine	Polk	68654	Polk County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 765-3331	93	12	8.0	28.0%	78 (83.9%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$37,198	$376	$30,993
Shelby - Rising City High School	Public	9-12	650 N Walnut	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	112	13	8.4	38.4%	92 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	57.3	68^th of 146 public high schools	53.4%					(n/a)	64.5	45.2	54.8	$23,959	$769	$19,420
York High School	Public	9-12	1005 Duke Dr	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	498	30	16.6	36.5%	390 (78.3%)	8 (1.6%)	84 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	24.9	117^th of 146 public high schools	19.9%		19.8	142^nd of 168 public high schools	15.5%	25	27.3	41.3	49.6	$18,204	$816	$13,987
Centennial Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 534-2321	151	21	7.2	30.5%	140 (92.7%)	3 (2.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28	112^th of 146 public high schools	23.3%		44.1	102^nd of 168 public high schools	39.3%	10		43.2	43.2	$27,826	$194	$23,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County High School

What schools feed into Cross County High School?

Cross County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cross County Elementary School
Middle : Cross County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Cross County High School?

Students at Cross County High School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Cross County High School a good school?

Yes! Cross County High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 146 Nebraska high schools.

What district is Cross County High School in?

Cross County Community Schools

How many students attend Cross County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 120 students attended Cross County High School.

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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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