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Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School is a small public high school in Potter, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of just 75. While the school has a history of fluctuating performance, it stands out for its high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Kimball Junior/Senior High School and Sidney High School.

Potter-Dix's student population is significantly less diverse than its neighbors, with 94.67% of students identifying as white compared to 83.83% at Kimball and 84.24% at Sidney. While the school outperforms the state average in 8th grade science, it lags behind in English and math. At the 11th grade level, Potter-Dix students score higher than the state average in math and science but lower in English. The school's spending per student of $32,622 is the highest in the area, nearly double that of Sidney High at $16,319.

Over the years, Potter-Dix has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate widely, from 4th out of 251 Nebraska high schools in 2008-2009 to 229th out of 247 in 2012-2013. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates have also varied significantly, from a high of 45.65% in 2020-2021 to a low of 28.75% in 2021-2022. These factors suggest the school may face unique challenges in serving a population with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,789

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156-0189

(308) 879-4434

District: Potter-Dix Public Schools

Feeder schools for Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Potter-Dix Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

3.4%

American Indian:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2009 → 60th in 2022

Strengths

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

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2009

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

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Nebraska avg62%

Not ranked this year

Potter-Dix Junior/Senior 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
2023	39.1	165 of 238	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.0	137 of 249	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.9	107 of 247	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	134 of 225	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	91.1	7 of 256	97.3%	★★★★★
2014	61.3	86 of 252	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.7	131 of 248	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.5	141 of 255	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.1	169 of 246	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	21.6	230 of 254	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	48.3	165 of 243	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.3	89 of 245	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.4	107 of 227	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.3	98 of 226	56.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	22.6	187 of 217	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.9	112 of 234	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.8	150 of 203	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	57.9	80 of 202	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.4	21 of 219	90.4%	★★★★★
2016	45.2	146 of 246	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	71.6	50 of 242	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	57.8	114 of 247	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	13.0	229 of 247	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	70.0	53 of 245	78.4%	★★★★☆
2011	54.4	121 of 252	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.0	140 of 249	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	79.9	4 of 251	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	62.5	92 of 252	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.2	120 of 247	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.8	120 of 249	51.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	54.8	86 of 196	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.3	23 of 205	88.8%	★★★★☆

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)14th percentile-17 vs school

High school

White (2022)56th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

Science71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts59%-3 vs state

Mathematics53%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School

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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 (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 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th 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
Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	303 Walnut	Potter	69156	Cheyenne County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 879-4434	88	9	9.7	42.0%	84 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$32,789	$568	$26,119
Sidney High School	Public	9-12	1100 19th Ave	Sidney	69162	Cheyenne County	Sidney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 254-5855	329	24	13.5	37.1%	276 (83.9%)	4 (1.2%)	32 (9.7%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	33.7	108^th of 146 public high schools	26.0%		23	135^th of 168 public high schools	19.6%	27					39.0	46.8	48.1	$17,299	$392	$13,761
Kimball Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	901 S Nadine St	Kimball	69145	Kimball County	Kimball Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 235-4861	170	15	10.9		144 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	85.3	16^th of 146 public high schools	89.0%					(n/a)	52.9	61.0	61.8	64.4		70.8	66.7	$26,487	$311	$20,123

Frequently Asked Questions about Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School

What schools feed into Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School?

Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Potter-Dix Elementary School

How many students attend Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School in?

Potter-Dix Public Schools

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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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