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Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Clarkson, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized tests, with 62.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. Additionally, the school maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 95.2%, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Clarkson Junior-Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 and spends significantly more per student ($23,730) than the surrounding schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 23rd out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 209th out of 215 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance may have been impacted by various factors.

While Clarkson Junior-Senior High School performs well overall, the data shows that the school's performance for White students is lower than the state average, ranking 136th out of 206 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 5.1% to 21.5% in recent years, which may be an area for the school to address to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.

106

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,097

Per pupil spending ?

34%

Free/discounted lunch ?

649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629-0140

(402) 892-3454

District: Clarkson Public Schools

Feeder schools for Clarkson Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Clarkson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2009 → 49th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Nebraska average (79% vs 88%)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg63%

Nebraska avg57%

Not ranked this year

Clarkson Junior-Senior 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
2024	67.7	62 of 200	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	102 of 238	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.6	96 of 249	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	150 of 223	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.0	34 of 247	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	61.4	89 of 225	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.1	109 of 236	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.6	205 of 255	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.0	185 of 256	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	63.8	81 of 248	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.2	56 of 255	78.0%	★★★★☆
2011	71.1	48 of 246	80.5%	★★★★☆
2010	64.8	73 of 254	71.3%	★★★★☆
2009	68.6	46 of 243	81.1%	★★★★☆
2008	60.6	102 of 245	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.1	60 of 227	73.6%	★★★★☆
2006	68.8	58 of 226	74.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	81.1	15 of 141	89.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	58.7	61 of 141	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	111 of 217	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.9	98 of 234	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.0	158 of 204	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	74.6	36 of 222	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	45.7	114 of 203	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	47.5	110 of 215	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.7	102 of 209	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.5	120 of 219	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	75.5	47 of 246	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	60.3	86 of 242	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.4	49 of 247	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	23 of 247	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	52.2	132 of 252	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.5	93 of 249	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.9	109 of 251	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.0	153 of 252	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	26.1	230 of 247	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	46.8	165 of 249	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	68.1	49 of 135	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.3	45 of 130	65.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	36.4	136 of 206	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	109 of 200	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.0	110 of 205	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

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

Male (2018)89th percentile+29 vs school

White (2024)57th percentile-12 vs school

High school

Male (2023)64th percentile+15 vs school

White (2023)34th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+15 vs state

Science45%~ state avg

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Schools Near Clarkson 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 8th 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
Clarkson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 892-3454	106	14	7.4	34.0%	98 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)			74.1				45.5	$24,097	$273	$19,926
Leigh High School	Public	7-12	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 487-2228	95	12	8.1	18.9%	87 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)			74.2					$27,198	$458	$23,001
Howells Senior High School	Public	7-12	417 Center Street	Howells	68641	Colfax County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 986-1621	138	15	9.0	29.0%	123 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	60.0		77.6			69.6		$23,467	$492	$19,019
Stanton High School	Public	7-12	1007 Kingwood St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 439-2250	182	18	10.3	34.1%	160 (87.9%)	3 (1.6%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)		69.4	70.3					$25,552	$713	$20,050
Madison High School	Public	9-12	700 S Kent	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3336	162	16	10.0	54.3%	33 (20.4%)	1 (0.6%)	116 (71.6%)	9 (5.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$25,778	$1,731	$20,443
Humphrey Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	405 South 7th Street	Humphrey	68642	Platte County	Humphrey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 923-1230	132	12	10.8	16.7%	130 (98.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.8	10^th of 146 public high schools	93.2%		91.8	10^th of 168 public high schools	94.0%				60.5	69.2		67.9	75.0	$19,925	$632	$16,869
Northeast NE Juvenile Services	Public	6-12	1313 1/2 N Main Street	Madison	68748	Madison County	Northeast NE Juvenile Services	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3955	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Schuyler Central High School	Public	9-12	401 Adam St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-2421	643	40	16.1	52.6%	68 (10.6%)	19 (3.0%)	551 (85.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1.5	140^th of 146 public high schools	4.1%		3.6	162^nd of 168 public high schools	3.6%	22					8.0	17.3	24.7	$14,927	$1,224	$10,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Clarkson Junior-Senior High School in?

Clarkson Public Schools

How many students attend Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 106 students attended Clarkson Junior-Senior High School.

What schools feed into Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarkson Elementary School

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