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KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
15
Schools
6,152
Students
$12,031
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
38.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 6,152 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,031 is below the national average for a US public school district. 38% 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 (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08619
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08577
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HANNY ARRAM CENTER06–120
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,629
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK416
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,031-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
22.5%
Local (property tax)
67.2%
Federal
10.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
6,152
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,031, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,152 students.
What is the graduation rate for KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,031 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
38% of students in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in KEARNEY PUBLIC 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.