Enrollment
145
High
DISTRICT 156 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS·NCES 317894001744
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL
13800 W WOOD RIVER RD, WOOD RIVER, NE 68883 · (308) 583-2249 · Hall County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL145 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
59 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 38 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 39 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 42 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 26 | 18% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL this school | 145 | 40.7% | N/A |
| MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL MAXWELL | 145 | 40.0% | 57.7% |
| BLOOMFIELD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL BLOOMFIELD | 141 | 42.6% | 70.0% |
| SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL SHELTON | 117 | 42.7% | N/A |
| OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL OVERTON | 118 | 42.4% | 54.1% |
| SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL BIG SPRINGS | 108 | 42.6% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 145 | #148 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.7% | #53 of 177 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
145
-10 (-6%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 244
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 9.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 145 | 16.3 | 8.9:1 | 41% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 161 | 16.4 | 9.8:1 | 47% (76) |
| 2022-23 | 154 | 17.4 | 8.9:1 | 52% (80) |
| 2020-21 | 155 | 16 | 9.7:1 | 44% (68) |
| 2017-18 | 160 | 12.9 | 12.4:1 | 51% (81) |
| 2015-16 | 162 | 22 | 7.4:1 | 36% (58) |
| 2010-11 | 161 | 13 | 12.4:1 | 35% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 280 | 19 | 14.7:1 | 32% (90) |
| 1990-91 | 244 | 22 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (160 to 145); teachers up 27% (12.9 to 16.3).
About WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school with its address in WOOD RIVER, Nebraska. The school counts 145 students across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students.
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is one of the 3 schools that make up WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS (467 students in total).
White students make up a majority at WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL, at 77%. Next come 19% Hispanic and 2% Black. That compares with about 65% White among all Hall County residents. The school's diversity index is 38%, meaning two students picked at random have a 38% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL total 16.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 8.9:1. That is 1.7 students per teacher below the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 41%. The gap from the 23% average for public schools in Hall County is 18 points.
Federal survey data for Hall County show that the median household income is $69,251, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Hall County is home to 32 public schools and about 12,203 public school students.
WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
Under the NCES locale system, WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is Rural: Distant.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 10 fewer students in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Hall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
62,536
Census ACS
Median income
$69,251
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
12,203 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS
- WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 224 students
- WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 98 students
Other schools in WOOD RIVER
- WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 224 students
- WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 98 students
Nearby schools
- WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 98
- WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 224
- SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.9 mi · 159
- SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL7.9 mi · 117
- CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOL10.0 mi · 378
- SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.0 mi · 438
Frequently asked questions
About WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOLHow large is WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL?
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 145 students in grades 09-12.
Is WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL have?
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.
What is the student diversity at WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL in?
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is part of WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS.
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