Box Butte County Schools & Education
Box Butte County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,498
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#86
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Box Butte County
Measured School Summary
Box Butte County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 83.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Box Butte County spends $8,498 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 29% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Box Butte 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 2 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
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
83.5%
3.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,498
$2,023 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 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
Box Butte County has 7 public schools across 2 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 Box Butte 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
Box Butte 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
#86
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,345 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
395 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Box Butte County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Box Butte 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 Box Butte 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.
Box Butte County's Diverse School Layout
Box Butte County provides seven public schools for its 1,740 students, spread across two active districts. The landscape includes three elementary schools, a middle school, and two high schools to serve a wide range of age groups. This mix provides a steady academic pipeline for families in the region.
Alliance Public Schools Takes the Lead
Alliance Public Schools is the primary district, educating 1,345 students across five specialized schools. Hemingford Public Schools serves the remainder of the county with two schools and 395 students. The absence of charter schools means these two districts are the heartbeat of the local educational community.
Town-Centered Education in a Rural County
Five of the county's schools are located in town settings, anchored by the 434-student Alliance High School. With an average school size of 249, the environment feels more collegiate than the state's smaller rural districts. Students move through a system of specialized buildings, from Emerson Elementary (PK-2) to Grandview (3-5).
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Box Butte County
Reported Enrollment
1,740
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Box Butte County
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Box Butte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALLIANCE, 69301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 434 |
| EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALLIANCE, 69301Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 287 |
| ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALLIANCE, 69301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 286 |
| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALLIANCE, 69301Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 272 |
| HEMINGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HEMINGFORD, 69348Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 224 |
| HEMINGFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HEMINGFORD, 69348Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 171 |
| ALLIANCE EARLY CHILD ED PROG | Record | ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALLIANCE, 69301Town: Remote | PK | Other | 66 |
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALLIANCE, 69301 / Town: Remote
ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALLIANCE, 69301 / Town: Remote
GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALLIANCE, 69301 / Town: Remote
HEMINGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEMINGFORD, 69348 / Rural: Remote
HEMINGFORD HIGH SCHOOL
HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEMINGFORD, 69348 / Rural: Remote
ALLIANCE EARLY CHILD ED PROG
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALLIANCE, 69301 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,498
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Box Butte County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Box Butte County, Nebraska?
Box Butte County provides seven public schools for its 1,740 students, spread across two active districts. The landscape includes three elementary schools, a middle school, and two high schools to serve a wide range of age groups. This mix provides a steady academic pipeline for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Box Butte County, Nebraska?
Alliance Public Schools is the primary district, educating 1,345 students across five specialized schools. Hemingford Public Schools serves the remainder of the county with two schools and 395 students. The absence of charter schools means these two districts are the heartbeat of the local educational community.
What is the school experience like in Box Butte County?
Five of the county's schools are located in town settings, anchored by the 434-student Alliance High School. With an average school size of 249, the environment feels more collegiate than the state's smaller rural districts. Students move through a system of specialized buildings, from Emerson Elementary (PK-2) to Grandview (3-5).
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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.