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NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
12
Schools
4,518
Students
$13,776
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
52.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 4,518 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,776 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% 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 (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL07–08641
NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06600
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCH09–120
NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,346
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LITTLE PANTHERS PRESCHOOLPK–PK290
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,776Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
59%
State
27.0%
Local (property tax)
59.4%
Federal
13.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,518
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$14K
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%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,518 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,776 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
53% of students in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORFOLK 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.