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Loup County Schools & Education

School Score

100/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

N/A

National avg 87.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,703

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

100/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#1

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Loup County

Measured School Summary

Loup County has a strong school score of 100/100. Graduation rate data is not available.

Funding Context

Loup County invests $18,703 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 55% above the Nebraska average, while per-pupil spending is 78% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Loup County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

100/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

Not reported

Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.

Funding context

$18,703

$8,182 above the state average

School coverage

2

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Loup County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Loup County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Loup County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#1

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 36 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

83 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Loup County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Loup County, Nebraska

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Intimate Classrooms in Loup County

Loup County maintains a very intimate school infrastructure consisting of one elementary and one high school. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of just 83 students.

High Investment per Student

While graduation data is limited, the county invests heavily in its youth with a high per-pupil expenditure of $18,703. This spending significantly exceeds both the state average of $10,521 and the national average of $13,000.

Loup County Public Schools Spotlight

Loup County Public Schools is the exclusive district in the area, managing 100% of the public school population. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county.

The Feeling of a Rural Schoolhouse

Education here feels exceptionally personal with an average school size of just 42 students across two rural campuses. Loup County Elementary is the larger of the two with 49 students, while the high school serves 34.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Loup County

Reported Enrollment

83

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Loup County

LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
83 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Loup County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

LOUP COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TAYLOR, 68879 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary49 students

LOUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TAYLOR, 68879 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High34 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$18,703

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Loup County?
Loup County has a school score of 100/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
How much does Loup County spend per student?
Loup County spends $18,703 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Loup County, Nebraska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Loup County, Nebraska?

Loup County maintains a very intimate school infrastructure consisting of one elementary and one high school. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of just 83 students.

How do schools in Loup County perform academically?

While graduation data is limited, the county invests heavily in its youth with a high per-pupil expenditure of $18,703. This spending significantly exceeds both the state average of $10,521 and the national average of $13,000.

What are the major school districts in Loup County, Nebraska?

Loup County Public Schools is the exclusive district in the area, managing 100% of the public school population. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county.

What is the school experience like in Loup County?

Education here feels exceptionally personal with an average school size of just 42 students across two rural campuses. Loup County Elementary is the larger of the two with 49 students, while the high school serves 34.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.