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NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
12
Schools
3,782
Students
$13,728
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
27.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,782 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,728 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08566
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–06265
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,212
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUFFALO EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–PK93
OSGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–PK36
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,728Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
55%
State
29.0%
Local (property tax)
55.4%
Federal
15.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
3,782
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateNebraska →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 12 public schools, serving a total of 3,782 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,728 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
28% of students in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 55/100. 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.