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Falls City Senior High

Q: Is Falls City Senior High a good school?

Falls City Senior High ranks 92 nd of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 37% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Falls City Senior High is a public high school located in Falls City, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school is part of the Falls City Public Schools district, which is ranked 107 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Falls City Senior High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 92nd out of 146 high schools in 2024-2025 to 206th out of 219 in 2017-2018. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 stars to 3 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating being 2 stars in 2024-2025. Compared to the state average, the school has generally performed below average, with its ranking and rating often falling in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools. However, the school has performed relatively well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 13th out of 62 high schools in 2023-2024.

Despite the school's challenges, there are some positive indicators. Falls City Senior High has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11 students per teacher in recent years, which could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $20,656 in 2020-2021 to $25,469 in 2023-2024, though this increased spending has not yet translated into consistent improvements in the school's overall performance.

216

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,469

Per pupil spending ?

46.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355-2799

(402) 245-2116

District: Falls City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Falls City Senior High:

Elementary:	Falls City North Elementary
	Falls City South Elementary
Middle:	Falls City Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Two or more races:

11.1%

American Indian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2015 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (49% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Nebraska avg44%

92^nd of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

108^th of 118Falls City Public Schools among Nebraska districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	92 of 146	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	96 of 168	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	139 of 215	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.3	179 of 202	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.3	107 of 209	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.0	186 of 217	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.0	206 of 219	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	64.9	77 of 219	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.8	145 of 246	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.8	199 of 242	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.3	140 of 247	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.8	167 of 247	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.2	78 of 245	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.7	87 of 252	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.3	68 of 249	72.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	62 of 251	75.3%	★★★★☆
2008	56.8	124 of 252	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.7	151 of 247	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	76.9	20 of 249	92.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	48.0	53 of 93	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.5	51 of 136	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	23.2	100 of 132	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.7	77 of 138	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.5	114 of 142	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	2.1	142 of 144	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	82.0	13 of 62	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	51.1	36 of 89	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	20 of 83	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	42.8	42 of 82	48.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	57.8	47 of 93	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	16.4	117 of 135	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.8	127 of 135	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	42.2	73 of 130	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.1	118 of 140	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.0	99 of 138	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	44.8	77 of 125	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.3	137 of 206	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	9.4	184 of 196	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	47.0	105 of 200	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	13.2	183 of 207	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	5.4	198 of 205	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)79th percentile+36 vs school

Male (2024)49th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2024)43rd percentile~ school

White (2024)38th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science54%+6 vs state

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Mathematics42%~ state avg

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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
Falls City Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 Fulton	Falls City	68355	Richardson County	Falls City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 245-2116	216	22	9.8	46.3%	180 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	24 (11.1%)	45.4	92^nd of 146 public high schools	37.0%		47	96^th of 168 public high schools	42.9%	4	51.9	42.3	53.9	$25,469	$863	$20,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Falls City Senior High

What district is Falls City Senior High in?

Falls City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Falls City Senior High?

Students at Falls City Senior High are 83% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Falls City Senior High a good school?

Falls City Senior High ranks 92^nd of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Falls City Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended Falls City Senior High.

What schools feed into Falls City Senior High?

Falls City Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Falls City North Elementary
Elementary : Falls City South Elementary
Middle : Falls City Middle 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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