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Arthur County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

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

$13,218

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#78

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Arthur County

Measured School Summary

Arthur County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,218 per pupil, Arthur County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Arthur 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #78 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

11.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,218

$2,697 above the state average

School coverage

2

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

Arthur 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 Arthur 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

Arthur 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

#78

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

120 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ARTHUR COUNTY 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 Arthur 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 Arthur 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.

A Focused Single-District System

Arthur County operates a highly centralized education system with just two public schools serving a total of 120 students. This single-district model covers elementary and high school levels, ensuring a streamlined transition for local children. The entire county relies on this one essential infrastructure for its educational needs.

Arthur County Schools at the Center

Arthur County Schools is the sole district in the county, managing 100% of the public enrollment. There are no charter schools, which keeps all local educational resources focused on the traditional public system. This centralization creates a unified community identity around the local schoolhouse.

The Definition of Personalized Learning

Education in Arthur County is exclusively rural, with an average school size of only 60 students. Arthur County Elementary School is the largest facility with 63 students, followed by the high school with 57. Families here experience a truly personalized education where every teacher knows every student's name.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Arthur County

Reported Enrollment

120

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Arthur County

ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

2 schools
120 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Arthur 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

ARTHUR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

ARTHUR, 69121 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary63 students

ARTHUR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

ARTHUR, 69121 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High57 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,218

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 Arthur County?
Arthur County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Arthur County?
The high school graduation rate in Arthur 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 Arthur County spend per student?
Arthur County spends $13,218 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 Arthur County, Nebraska — FAQ

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

Arthur County operates a highly centralized education system with just two public schools serving a total of 120 students. This single-district model covers elementary and high school levels, ensuring a streamlined transition for local children. The entire county relies on this one essential infrastructure for its educational needs.

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

Arthur County Schools is the sole district in the county, managing 100% of the public enrollment. There are no charter schools, which keeps all local educational resources focused on the traditional public system. This centralization creates a unified community identity around the local schoolhouse.

What is the school experience like in Arthur County?

Education in Arthur County is exclusively rural, with an average school size of only 60 students. Arthur County Elementary School is the largest facility with 63 students, followed by the high school with 57. Families here experience a truly personalized education where every teacher knows every student's name.

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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.