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Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School ranks 47 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

47^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 68% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Wilcox, Nebraska, serving 107 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized tests, with 55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics and 65% proficient or better in ACT Science, compared to the state averages of 41.27% and 47.59%, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 100%, significantly higher than the state average.

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 8.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 21st out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 206th out of 247 in 2013-2014. Additionally, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.3% to 21.1% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school also serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 36.73% to 44.68% in recent years, compared to the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Loomis Secondary School, Minden High School, Holdrege High School, and Axtell High School, Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and graduation rates, but has higher chronic absenteeism and spends more per student. This suggests that the school may be utilizing its resources effectively to support student achievement, but the high chronic absenteeism rates could be an area for improvement.

Students ?

6.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,320

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982-0190

(308) 478-5265

District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

Feeder schools for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School
	Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

3.9%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2012 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (60% vs 44% meeting standards)

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg44%

47^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to top 32% (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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	46.0	145 of 238	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.4	149 of 249	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.7	157 of 223	29.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	38.1	139 of 217	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	147 of 234	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.2	157 of 204	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	47 of 146	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	81 of 168	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.1	42 of 217	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	19.7	182 of 219	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	72.3	53 of 219	75.8%	★★★★☆
2016	33.5	180 of 246	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.0	144 of 242	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	25.4	206 of 247	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	83.9	21 of 247	91.5%	★★★★★
2012	51.9	131 of 245	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.9	90 of 252	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.3	62 of 249	75.1%	★★★★☆
2009	71.4	60 of 251	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.9	2 of 252	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	60.5	97 of 247	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.2	168 of 249	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	28 of 113	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	44.9	76 of 125	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	18.4	179 of 205	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)36th percentile-3 vs school

High school

White (2025)75th percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science65%+17 vs state

Mathematics55%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior 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
Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School	Public	9-12	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	76	12	6.1		72 (94.7%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.8	47^th of 146 public high schools	67.8%		53.9	81^st of 168 public high schools	51.8%	34					55.0	65.0	$28,320	$269	$23,946
Axtell High School	Public	7-12	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 743-2415	135	16	8.6	26.7%	127 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)	74.1	78.0	82.0			63.6	$22,059	$293	$18,762
Holdrege High School	Public	9-12	600 12th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-6558	337	29	11.6	33.8%	280 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.8%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	69.3	48^th of 146 public high schools	67.1%		49.6	92^nd of 168 public high schools	45.2%	44				56.8	51.4	70.3	$20,048	$118	$16,447
Minden High School	Public	9-12	622 West Third	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 832-2254	272	24	11.5	29.0%	235 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	53.4	73^rd of 146 public high schools	50.0%		38.3	112^th of 168 public high schools	33.3%	39				47.5	54.2	55.9	$22,976	$127	$18,135
Loomis Secondary School	Public	7-12	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 876-2111	119	12	9.8	28.6%	104 (87.4%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)		75.0	80.0				$20,406	$513	$17,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 76 students attended Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School ranks 47^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School in?

Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

What schools feed into Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School?

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School
Elementary : Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

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