Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, Neligh-oakdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neligh-oakdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Neligh-oakdale High School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neligh-oakdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neligh-oakdale High School is 0.30, 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
#576 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neligh-oakdale High School's ranking?
Neligh-oakdale High School is ranked #576 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Neligh-oakdale High School often compared to?
Neligh-oakdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elgin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neligh-oakdale High School?
The graduation rate of Neligh-oakdale High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Neligh-oakdale High School?
144 students attend Neligh-oakdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Neligh-oakdale High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neligh-oakdale High School?
Neligh-oakdale High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neligh-oakdale High School offer ?
Neligh-oakdale High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neligh-oakdale High School part of?
Neligh-oakdale High School is part of Neligh-Oakdale Schools.
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