Serving 307 students in grades 7-12, David City Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David City Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
David City Secondary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
David City Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David City Secondary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
David City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David City Secondary School's ranking?
David City Secondary School is ranked #194 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of David City Secondary School?
The graduation rate of David City Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend David City Secondary School?
307 students attend David City Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of David City Secondary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David City Secondary School?
David City Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does David City Secondary School offer ?
David City Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David City Secondary School part of?
David City Secondary School is part of David City School District.
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