Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Tri County Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in De Witt, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 192 students. This school is part of the Tri County Public Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri County Junior-Senior High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, reaching as high as 8th out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on standardized tests, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly above the state averages in ACT English Language Arts, ACT Mathematics, and ACT Science. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, reaching 97.3% in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, significantly above the state average. Tri County Junior-Senior High School has also shown a strong focus on equity and inclusion, with exceptional performance for both female and male students, as well as white students, ranking among the top high schools in Nebraska for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Southern Junior-Senior High School, Fairbury Junior-Senior High School, and Beatrice High School, Tri County Junior-Senior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outranking its counterparts in academic metrics and graduation rates. The school's higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $20,672 to $24,036 in recent years, may contribute to its exceptional performance and the resources available to its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 72520 Hwy 103
       De Witt, NE  68341-4502


(402) 683-2015

District: Tri County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,036 Help


Feeder schools for Tri County Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Tri County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tri County Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tri County Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri 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 (93.6%), Hispanic (3.2%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri County Junior-Senior High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Tri County Junior-Senior High School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri County Junior-Senior High School is $24,036.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri County Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri County Junior-Senior High School 152nd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Tri County Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri County Junior-Senior High School 13th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Tri County Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Tri County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri County Public Schools 67th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri County Junior-Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.06 18th 226 92.0%
2007 57.37 112th 227 50.7%
2008 75.60 13th 245 94.7%
2009 65.45 71st 243 70.8%
2010 55.17 123rd 254 51.6%
2011 43.55 163rd 246 33.7%
2012 40.92 171st 255 32.9%
2013 46.49 143rd 248 42.3%
2014 70.38 57th 252 77.4%
2015 58.28 100th 256 60.9%
2016 59.46 99th 255 61.2%
2017 60.23 86th 236 63.6%
2018 64.08 75th 225 66.7%
2019 57.38 98th 247 60.3%
2021 61.43 78th 223 65.0%
2022 60.87 94th 249 62.2%
2023 68.22 67th 238 71.8%
2024 32.61 152nd 200 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.02 25th 123 79.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.57 87th 156 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.28 19th 141 86.5%
2019 64.26 50th 153 67.3%
2021 43.97 85th 144 41.0%
2022 77.22 22nd 160 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.32 74th 203 63.5%
2019 49.35 108th 222 51.4%
2021 55.21 85th 204 58.3%
2022 61.76 76th 234 67.5%
2023 56.74 89th 217 59.0%
2024 5.44 135th 141 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tri County Junior-Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.93 33rd 249 86.7%
2007 68.35 58th 247 76.5%
2008 76.74 24th 252 90.5%
2009 79.91 4th 251 98.4%
2010 66.58 71st 249 71.5%
2011 48.24 151st 252 40.1%
2012 54.28 124th 245 49.4%
2013 44.49 160th 247 35.2%
2014 69.44 78th 247 68.4%
2015 53.48 119th 242 50.8%
2016 61.21 100th 246 59.3%
2017 78.21 36th 219 83.6%
2018 58.50 91st 219 58.4%
2019 20.73 173rd 217 20.3%
2021 56.16 92nd 209 56.0%
2022 44.77 116th 202 42.6%
2023 93.73 8th 215 96.3%
2024 86.86 13th 168 92.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.31 32nd 144 77.8%
2023 98.53 1st 136 99.3%
2024 82.97 14th 93 84.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.64 25th 130 80.8%
2022 82.90 22nd 135 83.7%
2023 78.64 26th 135 80.7%
2024 91.61 7th 93 92.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.52 82nd 205 60.0%
2019 14.70 178th 207 14.0%
2021 56.28 85th 200 57.5%
2022 37.89 126th 196 35.7%
2023 91.63 10th 206 95.1%
2024 91.74 7th 125 94.4%
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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 Tri 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
1988 253 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 244 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 251
1990 258 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 263 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1992 270 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 276 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 285 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 284 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 284 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1997 296 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 302 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 312 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 2 317
2000 299 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 292 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 252 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 252 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 245 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2005 239 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 221 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 216 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 212 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 195 0 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2010 192 0 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2011 189 2 1 5 4 0 0 0 201
2012 181 2 0 9 2 0 0 0 194
2013 171 1 0 8 7 0 0 0 187
2014 160 1 0 9 3 0 0 0 173
2015 148 2 0 8 2 0 0 0 160
2016 136 3 1 11 3 0 1 0 155
2017 153 2 1 7 3 0 2 0 168
2018 162 1 2 2 3 0 2 0 172
2019 182 1 1 5 3 0 3 0 195
2020 184 0 1 8 4 0 4 0 201
2021 190 1 1 7 3 0 4 0 206
2022 181 1 1 10 2 0 2 0 197
2023 178 1 2 6 3 0 2 0 192
2024 176 1 2 6 1 0 2 0 188

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Tri County Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 24.2 10.7 6.5
1989 251 24.5 10.2 6.8
1990 261 24.5 10.6 6.5
1991 268 24.5 10.9 5.6
1992 274 24.5 11.1 6.9
1993 278 24.5 11.3 6.5
1994 287 24.2 11.9 11.1
1995 286 25.2 11.3 0
1996 286 25.2 11.3 0
1997 298 24.7 12.1 5.7
1998 305 24.2 12.6 8.9
1999 317 24.2 13.1 15.6
2000 303 23.8 12.7 15.8
2001 294 24.8 11.9 15.3
2002 258 18.3 14.1 18.2
2003 258 18.3 14.1 18.2
2004 251 18.0 13.9 21.1
2005 242 18.0 13.4 18.6
2006 227 17.5 13.0 21.1
2007 222 19.6 11.3 22.5
2008 221 18.0 12.3 27.1
2009 209 18.3 11.4 28.2
2010 205 19.6 10.4 35.1
2011 201 17.9 11.1 35.8
2012 194 18.7 10.3 40.2
2013 187 18.6 10.0 45.5
2014 173 18.6 9.2 37.6
2015 160 19.0 8.4 40
2016 155 19.0 8.1 38.7
2017 168 18.8 8.9 39.9
2018 172 18.9 9.0 37.8
2019 195 18.9 10.2 36.4
2020 201 18.9 10.5 34.3
2021 206 18.8 10.9 35.9
2022 197 17.4 11.2 35
2023 192 17.3 11.0 34.9
2024 188 16.3 11.5 26.1

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 Tri County Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 24.2 10.7 6.5
1989 251 24.5 10.2 6.8
1990 261 24.5 10.6 6.5
1991 268 24.5 10.9 5.6
1992 274 24.5 11.1 6.9
1993 278 24.5 11.3 6.5
1994 287 24.2 11.9 11.1
1995 286 25.2 11.3 0
1996 286 25.2 11.3 0
1997 298 24.7 12.1 5.7
1998 305 24.2 12.6 8.9
1999 317 24.2 13.1 15.6
2000 303 23.8 12.7 15.8
2001 294 24.8 11.9 15.3
2002 258 18.3 14.1 18.2
2003 258 18.3 14.1 18.2
2004 251 18.0 13.9 21.1
2005 242 18.0 13.4 18.6
2006 227 17.5 13.0 21.1
2007 222 19.6 11.3 22.5
2008 221 18.0 12.3 27.1
2009 209 18.3 11.4 28.2
2010 205 19.6 10.4 35.1
2011 201 17.9 11.1 35.8
2012 194 18.7 10.3 40.2
2013 187 18.6 10.0 45.5
2014 173 18.6 9.2 37.6
2015 160 19.0 8.4 40
2016 155 19.0 8.1 38.7
2017 168 18.8 8.9 39.9
2018 172 18.9 9.0 37.8
2019 195 18.9 10.2 36.4
2020 201 18.9 10.5 34.3
2021 206 18.8 10.9 35.9
2022 197 17.4 11.2 35
2023 192 17.3 11.0 34.9
2024 188 16.3 11.5 26.1

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 Tri County Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (2.6%) $17,971 (83.3%) $21,578
2020 $259 (1.3%) $17,420 (84.3%) $20,672
2021 $202 (1.0%) $17,806 (84.9%) $20,978
2022 $446 (2.1%) $17,453 (82.9%) $21,047
2023 $224 (0.9%) $18,891 (78.6%) $24,036

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

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 238 Middle schools
 11.5%
Ranks 173rd of 217 High schoolsRanks 8th of 215 High schools
 76%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)5252
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Public Schools)5252
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)6478
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Public Schools)6478
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)5082
 32%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Public Schools)5082
 32%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)4375
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Public Schools)4375
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)7275
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Tri County Public Schools)7275
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)37.561.5
 24%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Public Schools)37.561.5
 24%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)16.753.9
 37.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Public Schools)16.753.9
 37.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Tri County Junior-Senior High School)16.746.2
 29.5%
   11th Grade Science (Tri County Public Schools)16.746.2
 29.5%
   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 Students195192
 1.5%
African American11
American Indian33
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White182178
 2.2%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%34.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri County Junior-Senior High School

Students at Tri County Junior-Senior High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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

Elementary : Tri County Elementary School

Yes. Tri County Junior-Senior High School ranks in the top 7.7% of Nebraska high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Tri County Junior-Senior High 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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