Arthur County Schools & Education
Arthur County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Arthur County
ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
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 dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS | ARTHUR, 69121Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 63 |
| ARTHUR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS | ARTHUR, 69121Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 57 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,218
State avg $10,521
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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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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.