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BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
6
Schools
2,274
Students
$13,076
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
25.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 2,274 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,076 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLAIR ARBOR PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05475
BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02172
BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02123
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02288
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH06–08506
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL09–12710
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,076Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
77%
State
12.9%
Local (property tax)
77.4%
Federal
9.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (77%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,274
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,274 students.
What is the graduation rate for BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $13,076 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
26% of students in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.