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MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
5
Schools
1,376
Students
$14,510
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,376 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,510 is near the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–05197
MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–03408
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08307
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION07–120
MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12464
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,510Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
48%
State
39.6%
Local (property tax)
47.6%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,376
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
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 MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,376 students.
What is the graduation rate for MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,510 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
43% of students in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 52/100. 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.