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Hemingford High School

Q: Is Hemingford High School a good school?

Hemingford High School ranks 51 st of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 65% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Hemingford High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Hemingford, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 161 students. The school is part of the Hemingford Public Schools district, which is ranked 40 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hemingford High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 100% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Hemingford High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 8.9, compared to the nearby Alliance High School, which has a ratio of 15.5.

While Hemingford High School's performance is strong overall, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 27th out of 215 schools in 2022-2023 to 164th out of 202 schools in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, indicating the need to closely monitor and address any achievement gaps among different populations. Addressing these areas could help the school maintain its strong academic performance and continue to provide a high-quality education for its students.

174

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,534

Per pupil spending ?

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348-0217

(308) 487-3328

District: Hemingford Public Schools

Feeder schools for Hemingford High School:

Elementary:

Hemingford Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2014 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Nebraska median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg62%

Nebraska avg54%

51^st of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 35 pts since 2015

From bottom 30% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 118Hemingford 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	47.6	121 of 200	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.1	118 of 238	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.6	209 of 249	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.1	177 of 223	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.9	163 of 247	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	167 of 225	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.0	184 of 236	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	53.3	125 of 255	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.5	80 of 256	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.8	150 of 252	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.4	128 of 248	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.2	98 of 255	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.8	161 of 246	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.4	64 of 254	74.8%	★★★★☆
2009	70.9	32 of 243	86.8%	★★★★☆
2008	59.6	105 of 245	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.6	111 of 227	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	25.7	210 of 226	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	35.8	112 of 150	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.6	117 of 156	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	118 of 147	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	42.8	97 of 156	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.4	95 of 160	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	89 of 144	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.2	123 of 153	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	46.1	82 of 141	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	101 of 217	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	23.8	197 of 234	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.3	167 of 204	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.8	165 of 222	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.4	162 of 203	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	51 of 146	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	85.2	27 of 215	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	22.3	164 of 202	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.8	121 of 209	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.1	80 of 217	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	87 of 219	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	16.9	189 of 219	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.3	164 of 246	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.2	170 of 242	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.7	124 of 247	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.1	127 of 247	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.7	140 of 245	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.7	187 of 252	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	66.8	70 of 249	71.9%	★★★★☆
2009	72.3	57 of 251	77.3%	★★★★☆
2008	66.4	74 of 252	70.6%	★★★★☆
2007	50.5	143 of 247	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	59.8	94 of 249	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	64.3	47 of 136	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	15.5	114 of 135	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.1	52 of 140	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	52 of 138	62.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	74.6	38 of 206	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	17.2	167 of 196	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	57.2	81 of 200	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.1	91 of 207	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	102 of 205	50.2%	★★★☆☆

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 (2024)42nd percentile~ school

Male (2023)38th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2022)25th percentile+9 vs school

High school

White (2023)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2023)65th percentile-22 vs school

Male (2022)16th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics57%+15 vs state

Science53%+6 vs state

English Language Arts49%-10 vs state

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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
Hemingford High School	Public	7-12	911 Niobrara Ave	Hemingford	69348	Box Butte County	Hemingford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 487-3328	174	19	9.3	24.7%	147 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	66.5	51^st of 146 public high schools	65.1%					(n/a)	49.2	66.7	56.7	53.3	$21,534	$744	$18,867
Alliance High School	Public	9-12	1450 Box Butte	Alliance	69301	Box Butte County	Alliance Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 762-3359	451	33	13.6	46.8%	278 (61.6%)	1 (0.2%)	119 (26.4%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	42	96^th of 146 public high schools	34.2%		24.2	130^th of 168 public high schools	22.6%	34		48.5	46.5	49.5	$18,193	$1,134	$13,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Hemingford High School

What district is Hemingford High School in?

Hemingford Public Schools

What schools feed into Hemingford High School?

Hemingford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hemingford Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hemingford High School?

Students at Hemingford High School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Hemingford High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Hemingford High School.

Is Hemingford High School a good school?

Hemingford High School ranks 51^st of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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