Sioux County Schools & Education
Sioux County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Sioux County
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON GRADE SCHOOL | Record | SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HARRISON, 69346Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 44 |
| SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HARRISON, 69346Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 26 |
| CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL | Record | SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HARRISON, 69346Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 12 |
| PINK SCHOOL | Record | SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HARRISON, 69346Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 7 |
HARRISON GRADE SCHOOL
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Remote
SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Remote
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HARRISON, 69346 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$18,861
State avg $10,521
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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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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.