Mullen High School

Mullen High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Mullen, Nebraska. With just 52 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year, it is significantly smaller than the state average. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 98% of students identifying as white.

Mullen High School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, 46.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 26.23%. Similarly, 40% were proficient or better in ACT Science, compared to the state average of 25.25%. This suggests the school is doing an excellent job in these subject areas. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 27th out of 217 Nebraska high schools in 2018-2019 to 174th out of 242 in 2014-2015, indicating variable performance.

Mullen High School also has a relatively high per-student spending of $35,786 in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. This may indicate a focus on providing a well-resourced educational experience for the small student population. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of just 6.7 students per teacher, much lower than the state average, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's lack of diversity, with over 98% of students identifying as white, and its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50%), may indicate potential equity challenges that the school will need to address.