Blaine County Schools & Education
Blaine 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
$16,578
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#74
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blaine County
Measured School Summary
Blaine 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
With $16,578 per pupil, Blaine County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 58% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blaine 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
1 public school and 0 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
11.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$16,578
$6,057 above the state average
School coverage
1
0 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
Blaine County has 1 public school across 0 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.
What Blaine 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
Blaine 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
#74
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.
No district pathway can be assembled from the current school-level records. Use state and district lookup tools before making an address-level decision.
District reality check
District-level school records are limited in this county file. Verify local assignment directly with state or district sources.
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 Blaine 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 Blaine 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.
Blaine County's Highly Specialized High School
Blaine County hosts a singular public high school serving a small, dedicated student body of 35 students. This rural education point provides essential secondary schooling for the sparsely populated region. It operates as a vital community hub for local families.
Sandhills Public Schools Service
The High School at Dunning is part of the Sandhills Public Schools system, which manages all public education for the county's students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all 16,578 dollars spent per student stay within the traditional public system. This ensures a stable and well-funded environment for every learner.
Deeply Rural and Intimate Classrooms
With only one school in a rural setting, the educational experience in Blaine County is defined by its intimacy. The High School at Dunning enrolls just 35 students across grades 7 through 12. This creates an unparalleled student-to-teacher ratio where learning is deeply personal.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Blaine County
Reported Enrollment
35
1 school reporting
School Districts
0
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 Public School in Blaine 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH SCHOOL AT DUNNING | Record | SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | DUNNING, 68833Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 35 |
HIGH SCHOOL AT DUNNING
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DUNNING, 68833 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$16,578
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Blaine County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blaine County, Nebraska?
Blaine County hosts a singular public high school serving a small, dedicated student body of 35 students. This rural education point provides essential secondary schooling for the sparsely populated region. It operates as a vital community hub for local families.
What are the major school districts in Blaine County, Nebraska?
The High School at Dunning is part of the Sandhills Public Schools system, which manages all public education for the county's students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all 16,578 dollars spent per student stay within the traditional public system. This ensures a stable and well-funded environment for every learner.
What is the school experience like in Blaine County?
With only one school in a rural setting, the educational experience in Blaine County is defined by its intimacy. The High School at Dunning enrolls just 35 students across grades 7 through 12. This creates an unparalleled student-to-teacher ratio where learning is deeply personal.
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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.