Brown County Schools & Education
Brown County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,995
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#61
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brown County
Measured School Summary
Brown County has midrange measured school signals (score: 56/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Brown County spends $10,995 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 12% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brown 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
4 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
2.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,995
$474 above the state average
School coverage
4
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
Brown County has 4 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 Brown 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
Brown 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
#61
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
407 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY 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 Brown County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Brown 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 Consolidated Rural Education Infrastructure
Brown County operates four public schools within a single unified school district serving 407 total students. The infrastructure is streamlined with one school dedicated to each level—elementary, middle, and high—plus a preschool facility.
Ainsworth Community Schools Leads the Way
Ainsworth Community Schools is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 407 enrolled students across four facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, keeping all public education under local district control.
Small-Scale Learning in a Rural Setting
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate educational environment with an average school size of 102 students. Ainsworth Elementary is the largest campus with 134 students, while Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool provides a tiny, focused start with just 38 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Brown County
Reported Enrollment
407
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Brown County
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
4 Public Schools in Brown 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AINSWORTH, 69210Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 134 |
| AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AINSWORTH, 69210Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 119 |
| AINSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AINSWORTH, 69210Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 116 |
| AINSWORTH LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL | Record | AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AINSWORTH, 69210Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 38 |
AINSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AINSWORTH, 69210 / Rural: Remote
AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AINSWORTH, 69210 / Rural: Remote
AINSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AINSWORTH, 69210 / Rural: Remote
AINSWORTH LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AINSWORTH, 69210 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,995
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Brown County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brown County, Nebraska?
Brown County operates four public schools within a single unified school district serving 407 total students. The infrastructure is streamlined with one school dedicated to each level—elementary, middle, and high—plus a preschool facility.
What are the major school districts in Brown County, Nebraska?
Ainsworth Community Schools is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 407 enrolled students across four facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, keeping all public education under local district control.
What is the school experience like in Brown County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate educational environment with an average school size of 102 students. Ainsworth Elementary is the largest campus with 134 students, while Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool provides a tiny, focused start with just 38 children.
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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.