Leigh Community Schools

The Leigh Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Leigh Elementary School and Leigh High School. The data reveals that Leigh High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and achieving exceptional test scores and graduation rates.

Leigh High School boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has impressive test scores, with 93.75% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English and Math, far exceeding the state averages. The school also maintains a strong 88.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.8, suggesting strong individual attention for students. In comparison, Leigh Elementary School also performs well, with 4-star ratings and test scores above the state average, but it does not stand out to the same degree as the high school.

The data also reveals that the Leigh Community Schools district as a whole is delivering strong educational outcomes, with both schools performing above the state average on various metrics. The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school ($17,804 vs $24,373) may be due to factors like higher teacher salaries, more specialized coursework, and additional resources at the high school level. The similar free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools (around 26%) suggest the district serves a student population with comparable socioeconomic backgrounds.