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Neligh-Oakdale High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Neligh-Oakdale High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Neligh, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 73rd out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 to 181st out of 219 in 2016-2017. Currently, the school is ranked 174th out of 215 Nebraska high schools for the 2022-2023 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neligh-Oakdale High School has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 74% in 2022-2023 to 92.8% in 2023-2024, which is now on par with or exceeding the state average. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with 7th and 8th-grade NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics scores above the state average, but 11th-grade ACT scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly below the state average. Additionally, Neligh-Oakdale High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.7% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the state average.

When comparing Neligh-Oakdale High School to nearby schools, such as Plainview Secondary School, Summerland High School, and Elkhorn Valley High School, it becomes evident that Neligh-Oakdale High School is performing below its peers in several key areas, including statewide rankings, test scores, and chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and student outcomes, and could benefit from focusing on improving student engagement, attendance, and academic support programs.

144

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,684

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756-0149

(402) 887-4166

District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools

Feeder schools for Neligh-Oakdale High School:

Elementary:	Eastward Elementary School
	Westward Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2012 → 19th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Nebraska average (72% vs 88%)

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2012

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg54%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Neligh-Oakdale 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	20.6	170 of 200	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.7	106 of 238	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.1	173 of 249	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.3	212 of 247	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.5	129 of 225	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.0	110 of 236	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.4	93 of 255	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.3	181 of 256	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.3	178 of 252	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.8	166 of 248	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.1	137 of 255	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.2	176 of 246	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	42.5	179 of 254	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.3	161 of 243	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.1	160 of 245	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	7.3	223 of 227	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	17.5	215 of 226	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	23.8	117 of 146	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.0	128 of 156	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	49.7	73 of 141	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	56.8	88 of 217	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	19.7	204 of 234	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.6	205 of 222	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	41.5	133 of 203	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	20.6	174 of 215	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.7	109 of 209	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.7	120 of 217	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.7	178 of 219	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.1	181 of 219	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	68.0	73 of 246	70.3%	★★★★☆
2015	56.7	106 of 242	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.1	115 of 247	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.7	161 of 247	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.5	130 of 245	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	28.6	204 of 252	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.7	231 of 249	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	41.6	174 of 251	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.6	186 of 252	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	56.7	112 of 247	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	45.8	170 of 249	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	34.2	90 of 138	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	16.3	178 of 206	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.7	106 of 200	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.0	128 of 207	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	17.8	181 of 205	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2023)59th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2018)48th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2023)20th percentile-36 vs school

High school

Male (2018)35th percentile+16 vs school

White (2023)14th percentile-5 vs school

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by a parent
Friday, October 24, 2014

Considering the potential of the school, staff is under utilized and under appreciated by administration. Administration seems to make decisions without including the community and staff and think that the more dollars spent equates to better educational outcomes but that is not proving true. I think that the school needs to go back to the core educational subjects and build a stronger foundation there prior to taking on new projects. This has nothing to do with spending more money and everything to do with a refocus of efforts. Close Quote

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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 (2025)
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 8th Grade	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
Neligh-Oakdale High School	Public	7-12	600 J St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 887-4166	144	14	10.4	48.6%	120 (83.3%)	2 (1.4%)	18 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)		41.4	56.9						$23,684	$509	$21,621
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	101 N 4th St	Elgin	68636	Antelope County	Elgin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 843-2455	79	10	7.9	39.2%	77 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)									$30,519	$727	$28,665
Elkhorn Valley High School	Public	7-12	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 368-5301	190	17	11.3	25.3%	167 (87.9%)	5 (2.6%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	40.8	100^th of 146 public high schools	31.5%		32.3	119^th of 168 public high schools	29.2%	19	70.0	84.9	77.8	78.8	76.2	45.5		51.5	$23,642	$266	$20,205
Summerland High School	Public	7-12	51293 857th Rd	Ewing	68735	Antelope County	Summerland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 626-7534	211	21	9.9	53.1%	185 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)									$20,761	$213	$17,827
Plainview Secondary School	Public	7-12	301 W Pilcher	Plainview	68769	Pierce County	Plainview Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 582-4991	151	16	9.7	39.1%	134 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	82.8	18^th of 146 public high schools	87.7%		96.6	3^rd of 168 public high schools	98.2%	15		75.0	69.8				66.7	66.7	$27,219	$266	$21,524

Frequently Asked Questions about Neligh-Oakdale High School

What district is Neligh-Oakdale High School in?

Neligh-Oakdale Schools

What schools feed into Neligh-Oakdale High School?

Neligh-Oakdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastward Elementary School
Elementary : Westward Elementary School

How many students attend Neligh-Oakdale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Neligh-Oakdale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Neligh-Oakdale High School?

Students at Neligh-Oakdale High School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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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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