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Pawnee City Secondary School

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Pawnee City Secondary School ranks 69 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 53% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Pawnee City Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 120 students. The school is part of the Pawnee City Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pawnee City Secondary School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 22nd out of 168 Nebraska high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to a low of 185th out of 202 in 2021-2022 (0-star rating). This pattern of inconsistent academic performance is also observed in the nearby Johnson County Central High School and Htrs High School. The school has also faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.7% to 21.1% in recent years, which is a concern as it is often linked to lower academic achievement and graduation rates.

Pawnee City Secondary School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests, with some areas of strength and others of weakness compared to state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics and Science, outperforming the state averages, but 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, significantly lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.85% to 60% in recent years, indicating that the community may face socioeconomic challenges that can impact educational outcomes. Addressing these challenges through targeted support and resources could be crucial for improving student success at Pawnee City Secondary School and the surrounding area.

112

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,630

Per pupil spending ?

59.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420-0393

(402) 852-2988

District: Pawnee City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Pawnee City Secondary School:

Elementary:

Pawnee City Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Two or more races:

1.8%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Nebraska median (53rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg57%

Nebraska avg55%

69^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 118Pawnee 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	39.3	164 of 238	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	16.9	226 of 249	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	37.2	154 of 223	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	13.3	231 of 247	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	17.9	206 of 225	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	33.0	181 of 236	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	58.3	104 of 255	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.2	107 of 256	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.7	130 of 252	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.2	42 of 248	83.1%	★★★★☆
2012	57.3	109 of 255	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	33.6	191 of 246	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.2	175 of 254	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.7	155 of 243	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.4	169 of 245	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.2	79 of 227	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.8	115 of 226	49.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	28.9	171 of 217	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.5	221 of 234	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.0	159 of 204	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	7.6	217 of 222	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.0	190 of 203	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.1	69 of 146	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	83.1	22 of 168	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	19.7	177 of 215	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.8	185 of 202	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.3	146 of 209	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.3	179 of 217	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.9	137 of 219	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	68.8	63 of 219	71.2%	★★★★☆
2016	54.9	124 of 246	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.3	161 of 242	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.8	108 of 247	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	79.7	31 of 247	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	9.3	232 of 245	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	57.9	106 of 252	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	28.1	218 of 249	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	51.9	139 of 251	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.8	115 of 252	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	46.4	165 of 247	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.8	42 of 249	83.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	40.3	78 of 138	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	65 of 113	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	13.1	185 of 206	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	9.3	185 of 196	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.9	161 of 200	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.9	177 of 207	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	155 of 205	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

White (2023)21st percentile-10 vs school

High school

Male (2018)43rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%+5 vs state

Mathematics55%+14 vs state

Science55%+7 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
Pawnee City Secondary School	Public	7-12	729 E St	Pawnee City	68420	Pawnee County	Pawnee City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 852-2988	112	13	8.6	59.8%	109 (97.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	57.1	69^th of 146 public high schools	52.7%		83.1	22^nd of 168 public high schools	86.9%	47	63.6		55.0	55.0	$30,630	$1,139	$24,268
Htrs High School	Public	9-12	810 Central Ave	Humboldt	68376	Richardson County	Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 862-2151	88	11	7.7	27.3%	82 (93.2%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)				63.2	$33,471	$1,254	$29,063
Lewiston High School	Public	7-12	306 Tiger Ave	Lewiston	68380	Pawnee County	Lewiston Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 865-4675	74	12	6.2		66 (89.2%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)					$32,279	$366	$27,705
Johnson County Central High School	Public	9-12	358 N 6th	Tecumseh	68450	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 335-3328	166	16	10.1	45.2%	125 (75.3%)	4 (2.4%)	29 (17.5%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	46.2	89^th of 146 public high schools	39.0%		35.7	114^th of 168 public high schools	32.1%	25		48.8	60.5	39.5	$25,142	$1,163	$20,713

Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee City Secondary School

What is the racial makeup of Pawnee City Secondary School?

Students at Pawnee City Secondary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pawnee City Secondary School?

Pawnee City Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pawnee City Elementary School

How many students attend Pawnee City Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Pawnee City Secondary School.

What district is Pawnee City Secondary School in?

Pawnee City Public Schools

Is Pawnee City Secondary School a good school?

Pawnee City Secondary School ranks 69^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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