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GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL

1030 COURT STREET, GIBBON, NE 68840 · (308) 468-5721 · Buffalo County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL251 STUDENTS
Enrollment
251
High
DISTRICT 288 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
122 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
39
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
35
Grade 10
52
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
46
Student demographics
White
13052%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
11646%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 23%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12851%
Female
12349%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
55.0%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
66.7%
NE avg 60.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
59.3%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
251
-5 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.1:1
% White
52%
was 53%
% Hispanic
46%
was 46%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL

GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL, a modestly sized four-year high school in GIBBON, Nebraska, operated by GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, works with 251 students, covering grades 7 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 36% below the state mean of about 391.

GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 575 students. GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL shows that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 46% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.6:1, putting GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Buffalo County runs at roughly 33%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 59.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 57.7%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Buffalo County put median household income runs about $75,911, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL is one of 28 public schools in Buffalo County (combined enrollment of about 8,449 students).

The closest other public school is GIBBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. On composite proficiency, GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL comes 7th of 7 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 63.8%.

GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL has changed only slightly, going from 256 students in 2018 to 251 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Buffalo County at a glance

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Population
50,579
Census ACS
Median income
$75,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,449 students

Quick facts

School name
GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL
District
GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
1030 COURT STREET, GIBBON, NE 68840
Phone
(308) 468-5721
County
Buffalo County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
251
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
122 (49%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
317098001006
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL?
GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 251 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL serve?
GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 11.6:1 students per teacher at GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL?
GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 52% White, 46% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL in?
GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL is part of GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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