Boone County Schools & Education
Boone County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,308
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#25
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boone County
Measured School Summary
Boone County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 91.9%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Boone County spends $9,308 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boone 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
7 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #25 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
91.9%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,308
$1,213 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Boone County has 7 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.
What Boone 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.
Higher-signal county
Boone County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#25
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
649 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
172 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
147 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RIVERSIDE 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 Boone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boone County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Boone 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 Flourishing Multi-District Network
Boone County supports 968 students through seven public schools, including three elementary and three high schools. Three distinct districts manage the county’s education, providing families with local options for their children’s development. This structure ensures that both primary and secondary students have dedicated facilities nearby.
Boone Central Schools at the Forefront
Boone Central Schools is the largest district, serving 649 students across three schools. Riverside Public Schools also maintains a strong presence with four schools and 242 students. With zero charter schools in the county, the public districts remain the exclusive and trusted choice for local education.
Rural Focus with Large-School Quality
The county's schools are 100% rural, yet they offer diverse campus sizes ranging from small high schools to the 284-student Boone Central Elementary. The average school size is 138 students, striking a balance between intimate settings and broad social opportunities. It is a classic Nebraska rural education experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Boone County
Reported Enrollment
968
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Boone County
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Boone 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOONE CENTRAL ELEM-ALBION | Record | BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS | ALBION, 68620Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 284 |
| BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS | ALBION, 68620Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 198 |
| BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS | ALBION, 68620Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 167 |
| ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST EDWARD, 68660Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 94 |
| ST EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST EDWARD, 68660Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 78 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - CEDAR RAPIDS | Record | RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CEDAR RAPIDS, 68627Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 75 |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CEDAR RAPIDS, 68627Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 72 |
BOONE CENTRAL ELEM-ALBION
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
ALBION, 68620 / Rural: Remote
BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
ALBION, 68620 / Rural: Remote
BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
ALBION, 68620 / Rural: Remote
ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST EDWARD, 68660 / Rural: Remote
ST EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL
ST EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST EDWARD, 68660 / Rural: Remote
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - CEDAR RAPIDS
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CEDAR RAPIDS, 68627 / Rural: Remote
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CEDAR RAPIDS, 68627 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,308
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Boone County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boone County, Nebraska?
Boone County supports 968 students through seven public schools, including three elementary and three high schools. Three distinct districts manage the county’s education, providing families with local options for their children’s development. This structure ensures that both primary and secondary students have dedicated facilities nearby.
What are the major school districts in Boone County, Nebraska?
Boone Central Schools is the largest district, serving 649 students across three schools. Riverside Public Schools also maintains a strong presence with four schools and 242 students. With zero charter schools in the county, the public districts remain the exclusive and trusted choice for local education.
What is the school experience like in Boone County?
The county's schools are 100% rural, yet they offer diverse campus sizes ranging from small high schools to the 284-student Boone Central Elementary. The average school size is 138 students, striking a balance between intimate settings and broad social opportunities. It is a classic Nebraska rural education experience.
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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.