Chadron School District

602 E 10th
Chadron, NE 69337
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Chadron School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 870 students in Chadron School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Chadron School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
870 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chadron School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#104 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
65%
58%
52%
47%
65-69%
62%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.58
% American Indian
11%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,946 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,692 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,946
$15,371
Spending / Student
$15,692
$16,674

Best Chadron School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chadron Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Chadron Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Gr: 3-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Chadron Primary
732 Ann St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chadron School District?
Chadron School District manages 4 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Chadron School District?
Chadron School District is ranked #111 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chadron School District?
77% of Chadron School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chadron School District?
Chadron School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Chadron School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,692 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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