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Best High Schools in Zip Code 68643

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The 68643 zip code is home to a single high school, Leigh High School, which serves grades 7-12 and has consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in Nebraska. Despite its small student body of just 97 students, Leigh High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 93.75% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and Math, significantly outperforming the state averages.

Leigh High School's success can be attributed to several factors, including its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which is better than the state average, and its high spending per student at $27,198. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 8.3 to 1, which may enable more personalized attention for students. Additionally, the school's 87.9% four-year graduation rate is a positive indicator of its ability to support students through to completion.

Overall, Leigh Community Schools appears to be providing a high-quality education to its students, with Leigh High School standing out as an exemplary institution in the region. The school's consistent top rankings, impressive academic performance, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it an attractive option for families in the 68643 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leigh High School	Public	7-12	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 487-2228	95	12	8.1	18.9%	87 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	74.2	$28,771	$93	$25,064

Cities Near Zip Code 68643

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leigh	0.15 mi	2	83^rd
Clarkson	5.66 mi	2
Howells	11.73 mi	2
Humphrey	13.41 mi	2	6^th
Madison	13.96 mi	5

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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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