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Exeter-Milligan High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Exeter-Milligan High School is a small public high school in Exeter, Nebraska, serving around 50 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school has consistently performed well academically, ranking in the top 30 high schools in Nebraska for the 2022-2023 school year.

Exeter-Milligan High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 11th-grade students achieving 50% proficiency in both ACT English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. This strong academic performance is likely due to the school's exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5:1, which is significantly lower than the nearby York Public Schools and the state average. Additionally, Exeter-Milligan spends significantly more per student ($47,372 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools and the state average, which may also contribute to the school's success.

While Exeter-Milligan High School's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white, with only a small percentage of Hispanic students and no representation from other racial/ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may be a reflection of the demographics of the surrounding community, and it could present some challenges in terms of extracurricular activities, social opportunities, and preparing students for a more diverse post-secondary environment. Nonetheless, Exeter-Milligan High School's consistent high performance and unique characteristics make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to academic success in a rural setting.

Students ?

5.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$51,255

Per pupil spending ?

13%

Free/discounted lunch ?

318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351-0139

(402) 266-5911

District: Exeter-Milligan Public Schools

Feeder schools for Exeter-Milligan High School:

Elementary:

Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2010 → 87th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (50% vs 30% meeting standards)

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

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Nebraska avg30%

Not ranked this year

Exeter-Milligan 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2017	33.6	176 of 236	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.6	210 of 255	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.4	209 of 256	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.4	182 of 252	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	30.9	198 of 248	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.2	232 of 255	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	40.5	170 of 246	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.1	124 of 254	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.9	14 of 243	94.2%	★★★★★
2008	66.7	57 of 245	76.7%	★★★★☆
2007	88.1	1 of 227	99.6%	★★★★★
2006	76.8	32 of 226	85.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	84.8	28 of 215	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	64 of 219	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	79.2	34 of 219	84.5%	★★★★☆
2016	56.8	116 of 246	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	17.4	221 of 242	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	74.2	52 of 247	78.9%	★★★★☆
2013	42.8	163 of 247	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	68.3	62 of 245	74.7%	★★★★☆
2011	56.9	112 of 252	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.7	24 of 249	90.4%	★★★★★
2009	69.1	68 of 251	72.9%	★★★★☆
2008	67.1	70 of 252	72.2%	★★★★☆
2007	64.5	75 of 247	69.6%	★★★★☆
2006	84.9	5 of 249	98.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	83.8	20 of 138	85.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	68.9	53 of 206	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	72 of 205	64.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

High school

Male (2018)86th percentile+15 vs school

White (2023)74th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts50%+17 vs state

Mathematics50%+24 vs state

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Schools Near Exeter-Milligan High 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
Exeter-Milligan High School	Public	9-12	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	46	9	5.0	13.0%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$51,255	$313	$43,945
Friend High Schools	Public	7-12	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 947-2781	100	11	8.9	19.0%	92 (92.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$28,389	$339	$22,232
McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 724-2231	128	13	9.9	30.5%	121 (94.5%)	3 (2.3%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$22,445	$364	$19,211
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
Dorchester High School	Public	7-12	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 946-2781	89	9	9.4	49.4%	51 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)	68.8				$22,536	$466	$19,547
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 Exeter-Milligan High School

What is the racial makeup of Exeter-Milligan High School?

Students at Exeter-Milligan High School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Exeter-Milligan High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended Exeter-Milligan High School.

What district is Exeter-Milligan High School in?

Exeter-Milligan Public Schools

What schools feed into Exeter-Milligan High School?

Exeter-Milligan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter

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