Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Summary:

Perkins County Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Grant, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school is part of the Perkins County Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Perkins County Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.57% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 95.2% in recent years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10.2 in recent years, which is lower than the nearby Ogallala High School (11.9).

While Perkins County Junior-Senior High School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 24th out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to 180th out of 217 in 2018-2019, the school's performance among different student subgroups also varies. The school has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.7% to 21.5% in recent years, which is an area of concern. Nonetheless, the school's academic achievements and favorable educational environment compared to the nearby Ogallala High School suggest that Perkins County Junior-Senior High School is providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 740 Sherman Ave
       Grant, NE  69140-0829


(308) 352-4735

District: Perkins County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,149 Help


Feeder schools for Perkins County Junior- Senior High School:

Elementary:    Perkins County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
11.0%
African American:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (11%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Perkins County Junior- Senior High School employs 17.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is $25,149.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Perkins County Junior- Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perkins County Junior- Senior High School 55th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Perkins County Junior- Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Perkins County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perkins County Schools 54th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 74.85 42nd 255 83.5%
2017 80.97 26th 236 89.0%
2018 88.07 12th 225 94.7%
2019 64.45 72nd 247 70.9%
2021 66.31 63rd 223 71.7%
2022 82.19 20th 249 92.0%
2023 76.97 37th 238 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.23 44th 144 69.4%
2022 62.60 56th 160 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 8th 203 96.1%
2019 61.95 70th 222 68.5%
2021 64.89 58th 204 71.6%
2022 79.87 26th 234 88.9%
2023 80.30 27th 217 87.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.43 104th 247 57.9%
2008 78.86 2nd 252 99.2%
2009 77.52 32nd 251 87.3%
2010 69.29 56th 249 77.5%
2011 49.30 146th 252 42.1%
2012 60.15 96th 245 60.8%
2013 59.10 98th 247 60.3%
2014 72.18 64th 247 74.1%
2015 39.57 172nd 242 28.9%
2016 21.86 215th 246 12.6%
2017 80.82 26th 219 88.1%
2018 63.10 79th 219 63.9%
2019 19.21 180th 217 17.1%
2021 51.59 103rd 209 50.7%
2022 83.41 24th 202 88.1%
2023 50.33 106th 215 50.7%
2024 68.31 55th 168 67.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.81 81st 138 41.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 53rd 138 61.6%
2019 28.27 101st 140 27.9%
2021 55.36 57th 130 56.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 65th 205 68.3%
2019 14.14 180th 207 13.0%
2021 48.82 102nd 200 49.0%
2022 83.63 23rd 196 88.3%
2023 49.10 104th 206 49.5%
2024 58.86 52nd 125 58.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 155 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 137 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2008 128 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2009 111 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 117 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2011 116 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 119
2012 111 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 116
2013 107 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 113
2014 104 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 115
2015 112 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 122
2016 143 3 3 13 2 0 0 0 164
2017 149 2 3 16 2 0 0 0 172
2018 139 3 1 13 1 0 0 0 157
2019 138 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 154
2020 150 3 0 15 0 0 0 0 168
2021 154 4 0 19 0 0 0 0 177
2022 154 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 180
2023 145 2 0 22 0 0 0 0 169
2024 157 4 0 20 0 0 0 0 181

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 161 15.3 10.5 36
2007 144 15.5 9.3 34
2008 136 17.2 7.9 26.5
2009 120 15.8 7.6 23.3
2010 122 14.0 8.6 30.3
2011 119 14.0 8.4 22.7
2012 116 14.8 7.8 29.3
2013 113 14.2 7.9 31
2014 115 15.8 7.2 42.6
2015 122 15.0 8.1 34.4
2016 164 21.0 7.8 36
2017 172 19.5 8.8 36.6
2018 157 19.9 7.8 35.7
2019 154 19.1 8.0 38.3
2020 168 17.7 9.4 39.3
2021 177 17.6 10.0 22.6
2022 180 17.5 10.2 20
2023 169 17.1 9.8 32
2024 181 17.4 10.4 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 161 15.3 10.5 36
2007 144 15.5 9.3 34
2008 136 17.2 7.9 26.5
2009 120 15.8 7.6 23.3
2010 122 14.0 8.6 30.3
2011 119 14.0 8.4 22.7
2012 116 14.8 7.8 29.3
2013 113 14.2 7.9 31
2014 115 15.8 7.2 42.6
2015 122 15.0 8.1 34.4
2016 164 21.0 7.8 36
2017 172 19.5 8.8 36.6
2018 157 19.9 7.8 35.7
2019 154 19.1 8.0 38.3
2020 168 17.7 9.4 39.3
2021 177 17.6 10.0 22.6
2022 180 17.5 10.2 20
2023 169 17.1 9.8 32
2024 181 17.4 10.4 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (0.9%) $20,499 (87.4%) $23,449
2020 $333 (1.5%) $17,859 (79.7%) $22,398
2021 $816 (3.6%) $17,700 (78.1%) $22,650
2022 $646 (2.8%) $18,683 (80.2%) $23,299
2023 $429 (1.7%) $20,457 (81.3%) $25,149

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 72nd of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 37th of 238 Middle schools
 13.6%
Ranks 180th of 217 High schoolsRanks 106th of 215 High schools
 33.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)6265
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)6265
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)4287
 45%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)4287
 45%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)7774
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)7774
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)5077
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)5077
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)29.640.9
 11.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)29.640.9
 11.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)25.918.2
 7.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)25.918.2
 7.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Perkins County Junior- Senior High School)14.836.4
 21.5%
   11th Grade Science (Perkins County Schools)14.836.4
 21.5%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154169
 9.7%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White138145
 5.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%32%
 6.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended Perkins County Junior- Senior High School.

Students at Perkins County Junior- Senior High School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Perkins County Junior- Senior High School ranks 55th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Perkins County Junior- Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Perkins County Elementary School


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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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