Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69130

The 69130 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Cozad Community Schools district. While the district as a whole demonstrates solid academic performance, with Cozad High School and Cozad Middle School standing out as strong performers, the elementary school's test scores are more mixed.

Cozad High School has shown significant improvement in recent years, ranking 40th out of 146 Nebraska high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, are well above the state average. Cozad Middle School has also demonstrated strong academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages.

However, the district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools and significant differences in spending per student between the elementary, middle, and high schools. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, indicate a need to ensure adequate support and resources are available for economically disadvantaged students.