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Sioux County Schools & Education

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,861

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#72

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sioux County

Measured School Summary

Sioux County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Sioux County invests $18,861 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 79% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sioux 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

4 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #72 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

11.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$18,861

$8,340 above the state average

School coverage

4

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Sioux County has 4 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 Sioux 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

Sioux 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

#72

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 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.

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

89 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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.

One District Serving Nebraska’s Northwest

Sioux County Public Schools operates the county's only four schools, serving a total enrollment of just 89 students. This small-scale infrastructure includes three elementary schools and one high school.

A Single, All-Encompassing School District

Sioux County Public Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing every student and all four rural campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all 89 enrolled students.

The State's Smallest Rural Classrooms

With an average school size of just 22 students, the educational experience here is incredibly personalized. Harrison Grade School is the largest campus with 44 students, while the Pink School serves as a unique micro-school with only 7 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Sioux County

Reported Enrollment

89

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Sioux County

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools
89 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Sioux 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 4 of 4 matching schools

HARRISON GRADE SCHOOL

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary44 students

SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High26 students

CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary12 students

PINK SCHOOL

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary7 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$18,861

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 Sioux County?
Sioux County has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange 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.
What is the graduation rate in Sioux County?
The high school graduation rate in Sioux County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sioux County spend per student?
Sioux County spends $18,861 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 Sioux County, Nebraska — FAQ

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

Sioux County Public Schools operates the county's only four schools, serving a total enrollment of just 89 students. This small-scale infrastructure includes three elementary schools and one high school.

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

Sioux County Public Schools is the sole provider for the region, managing every student and all four rural campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all 89 enrolled students.

What is the school experience like in Sioux County?

With an average school size of just 22 students, the educational experience here is incredibly personalized. Harrison Grade School is the largest campus with 44 students, while the Pink School serves as a unique micro-school with only 7 students.

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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.