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Wood River Rural Schools

13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883-0518
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wood River Rural Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 490 students in Wood River Rural Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Wood River Rural Schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
490 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wood River Rural Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#127 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
66%
58%
48%
47%
60-64%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
73%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,951 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,645 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,951
$15,475
Spending / Student
$19,645
$16,787

Best Wood River Rural Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wood River Rural Schools?
Wood River Rural Schools manages 3 public schools serving 490 students.
What is the rank of Wood River Rural Schools?
Wood River Rural Schools is ranked #131 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River Rural Schools?
73% of Wood River Rural Schools students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood River Rural Schools?
Wood River Rural Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wood River Rural Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,645 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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