Banner County Public Schools

200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345-0005
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Banner County Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 140 students in Banner County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Banner County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
140 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Banner County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#164 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
70%
58%
30-34%
47%
50-59%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,571 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,121 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,571
$15,475
Spending / Student
$28,121
$16,787

Best Banner County Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Banner County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Banner County Public Schools?
Banner County Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Banner County Public Schools?
Banner County Public Schools is ranked #155 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banner County Public Schools?
85% of Banner County Public Schools students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banner County Public Schools?
Banner County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Banner County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,121 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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