Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Boyd County High School (Spencer) is a public high school located in Spencer, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Boyd County Schools district and has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years.

One of the school's key strengths is its performance in certain student subgroups. In the 2022-2023 school year, Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranked 5th out of 136 Nebraska high schools for female students and 8th out of 89 for low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state average in some years but underperforming in others, particularly in science. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 100% in recent years.

Another area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rates, which have fluctuated significantly, ranging from 7.4% to 21.1%. Additionally, a significant portion of the school's student population (over 50%) comes from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The school's spending per student has also varied, ranging from $21,578 to $26,035 in recent years, which suggests the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student outcomes.