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Plainview Secondary School

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Plainview Secondary School ranks 18 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 88% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Plainview Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Plainview, Nebraska, with a student population of 150. The school is part of the Plainview Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 115 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Plainview Secondary School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, reaching a peak ranking of 3rd out of 168 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Plainview Secondary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 66.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 41.27% and 47.59%, respectively. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years, significantly above the state average. Additionally, Plainview Secondary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 8.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools such as Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School and Osmond High School.

While Plainview Secondary School has generally been a top-performing school, its ranking and performance on standardized tests have fluctuated over the years, with a dip in the 2020-2021 school year. The school has also experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.3% to 21.1% over the past two school years, which may be an area of concern. Additionally, Plainview Secondary School has a significant population of students from low-income families, with 37.5% to 42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, suggesting the need for additional support and resources to address the unique needs of its student population.

151

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,219

Per pupil spending ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769-0638

(402) 582-4991

District: Plainview Public Schools

Feeder schools for Plainview Secondary School:

Elementary:

Plainview Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

8.6%

American Indian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Nebraska high schools

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

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg55%

18^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 118Plainview 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	41.4	131 of 200	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.2	92 of 238	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	101 of 249	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.9	47 of 223	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	49.0	131 of 247	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.7	58 of 225	74.2%	★★★★☆
2017	76.7	40 of 236	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	68.2	63 of 255	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	60.1	94 of 256	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.7	51 of 252	79.8%	★★★★☆
2013	65.9	75 of 248	69.8%	★★★★☆
2012	45.0	159 of 255	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.6	154 of 246	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	75.2	27 of 254	89.4%	★★★★☆
2009	54.7	130 of 243	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.9	72 of 245	70.6%	★★★★☆
2007	77.7	29 of 227	87.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.8	20 of 226	91.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	15.2	130 of 146	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.5	84 of 150	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	90.8	6 of 156	96.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	54.4	99 of 217	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	103 of 234	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	56 of 204	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	40.7	143 of 222	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.9	72 of 203	64.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	18 of 146	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	96.6	3 of 168	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.8	32 of 215	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.7	32 of 202	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	47.1	110 of 209	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	90.3	18 of 217	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	36.4	143 of 219	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	98.4	4 of 219	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	82.5	27 of 246	89.0%	★★★★☆
2015	53.5	120 of 242	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.8	48 of 247	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	74.8	45 of 247	81.8%	★★★★☆
2012	69.0	57 of 245	76.7%	★★★★☆
2011	64.1	81 of 252	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	114 of 249	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.8	71 of 251	71.7%	★★★★☆
2008	68.4	64 of 252	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	57.6	110 of 247	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	83.9	6 of 249	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	95.5	4 of 136	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	73.4	34 of 142	76.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	61.8	48 of 135	64.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	81.1	28 of 206	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	57 of 196	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	38.1	126 of 200	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.8	27 of 207	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	35.1	140 of 205	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

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

Male (2023)96th percentile+35 vs school

White (2023)54th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2023)11th percentile-50 vs school

High school

Female (2023)97th percentile+12 vs school

White (2023)86th percentile~ school

Male (2022)64th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+11 vs state

Mathematics67%+25 vs state

Science67%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		NSCAS Science (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 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 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
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
Creighton Community High School	Public	7-12	1609 Redick Ave	Creighton	68729	Knox County	Creighton Community Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 358-5000	140	15	9.5	19.3%	127 (90.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	40.9	99^th of 146 public high schools	32.2%					(n/a)	60.0		60.4	60.0	56.6			45.8	45.8		$26,444	$334	$22,992
Osmond High School	Public	7-12	202 W Prairie St	Osmond	68765	Pierce County	Osmond Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 748-3777	80	11	7.2	27.5%	77 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			70.8								$29,952	$686	$25,346
Wausa High School	Public	7-12	300 S Bismarck	Wausa	68786	Knox County	Wausa Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 586-2255	101	11	9.3	10.9%	95 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$24,447	$409	$21,726
Pierce Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N Sunset	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 329-6217	340	25	13.5	18.5%	314 (92.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	80.8	22^nd of 146 public high schools	84.9%		76.9	35^th of 168 public high schools	79.2%	13	66.7	75.0	70.2	75.9	79.8			61.8	69.1	64.7	$17,848	$17	$14,551
Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	311 E Benton	Bloomfield	68718	Knox County	Bloomfield Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 373-4800	141	14	10.2	42.6%	113 (80.1%)	2 (1.4%)	20 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	66.7		72.7	61.9	72.7	78.3	78.3				$26,070	$271	$21,413
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Plainview Secondary School

What is the racial makeup of Plainview Secondary School?

Students at Plainview Secondary School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Plainview Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Plainview Secondary School.

What district is Plainview Secondary School in?

Plainview Public Schools

Is Plainview Secondary School a good school?

Plainview Secondary School ranks 18^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Plainview Secondary School?

Plainview Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plainview Elementary School

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