Can I use Antelope County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Antelope County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Antelope County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Antelope County?

Start with the 8 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Antelope County Schools & Education

Name: Antelope County, Nebraska Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Antelope County, Nebraska

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

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

87.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,143

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#41

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Antelope County

Measured School Summary

Antelope County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.9%.

Funding Context

With $12,143 per pupil, Antelope County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Antelope 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

8 public schools and 3 districts 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

87.9%

1.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$12,143

$1,622 above the state average

School coverage

3 districts 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

Antelope County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Antelope 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.

Mixed school landscape

Antelope County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#41

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above 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.

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

437 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

351 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

197 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Antelope County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Antelope County district systems?

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 Antelope 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 Rural Education in Antelope County

Antelope County manages 8 public schools across three districts, serving a total student body of 985. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and three high schools, reflecting a dedicated focus on core K-12 education. This small-scale system offers a high degree of familiarity for students throughout their academic careers.

Summerland and Neligh-Oakdale Lead the Way

Summerland Public Schools serves the largest share of the county with 437 students, followed closely by Neligh-Oakdale Schools with 351 students. No charter schools operate in the area, meaning 100% of the educational focus remains on these community-driven public districts. Smaller districts like Elgin Public Schools round out the county's academic offerings.

Small School Charm in a Rural Setting

Every school in Antelope County is classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. Summerland Elementary is the largest school with 244 students, though the average school size is just 141 students. This small-school character ensures that individual students receive significant attention from educators.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Antelope County

Reported Enrollment

985

8 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4

Middle0

High3

Other1

3 School Districts in Antelope County

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

437 students

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS

3 schools

351 students

ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

197 students

8 Public Schools in Antelope 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

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Public schools in Antelope County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
SUMMERLAND ELEM SCHOOL	Record	SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	EWING, 68735Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	244
SUMMERLAND HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	EWING, 68735Rural: Remote	7–12	High	193
NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS	NELIGH, 68756Rural: Remote	7–12	High	140
WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS	NELIGH, 68756Rural: Remote	PK–2	Primary	109
ELGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ELGIN, 68636Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	106
EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS	NELIGH, 68756Rural: Remote	3–6	Primary	102
ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ELGIN, 68636Rural: Remote	7–12	High	91
CLEARWATER LEARNING CENTER	Record	EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 08	CLEARWATER, 68726Rural: Remote	PK–12	Special Education	0

SUMMERLAND ELEM SCHOOL

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EWING, 68735 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary244 students

SUMMERLAND HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EWING, 68735 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High193 students

NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS

NELIGH, 68756 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High140 students

WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS

NELIGH, 68756 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary109 students

ELGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ELGIN, 68636 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary106 students

EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS

NELIGH, 68756 / Rural: Remote

Record3–6Primary102 students

ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL

ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ELGIN, 68636 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High91 students

CLEARWATER LEARNING CENTER

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 08

CLEARWATER, 68726 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,143

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 Antelope County?

Antelope County has a school score of 66/100, 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 Antelope County?

The high school graduation rate in Antelope County is 87.9%, which is above 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 Antelope County spend per student?

Antelope County spends $12,143 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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