Dawes County Schools & Education
Dawes County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
58.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
58.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,444
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#88
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dawes County
Measured School Summary
Dawes County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 58.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Dawes County spends $9,444 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 35% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 28.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dawes 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #88 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
58.4%
28.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,444
$1,077 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Dawes 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 Dawes 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.
Mixed school landscape
Dawes County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#88
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
941 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
174 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS
High school only in this slice
30 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
CHADRON 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 Dawes County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dawes 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 Dawes 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.
Educational Access Across Dawes County
Dawes County provides seven public schools across three districts, educating a total of 1,145 students. The county’s offerings include three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This compact system serves both the town of Chadron and the surrounding rural landscapes of Nebraska's panhandle.
Chadron Public Schools Serves the Majority
Chadron Public Schools is the largest district by far, managing four schools and 941 students. Crawford Public Schools serves a smaller group of 174 students, while the Pine Ridge Job Corps handles a specialized enrollment of 30. There are no charter schools in the county, making these traditional districts the primary path for local students.
Quiet Town Centers and Rural Learning
The county features four schools in town settings and three in rural areas, with an average school size of 164 students. Chadron Middle School is the largest individual facility with 288 students, followed closely by the High School at 267. This small-scale environment offers a tight-knit community feel despite the academic hurdles being addressed by the districts.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Dawes County
Reported Enrollment
1,145
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Dawes County
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS
7 Public Schools in Dawes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHADRON, 69337Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 288 |
| CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHADRON, 69337Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 267 |
| CHADRON PRIMARY | Record | CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHADRON, 69337Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 240 |
| CHADRON INTERMEDIATE | Record | CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHADRON, 69337Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 146 |
| CRAWFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CRAWFORD, 69339Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 102 |
| CRAWFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CRAWFORD, 69339Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 72 |
| PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS | Record | PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS | CHADRON, 69337Rural: Distant | 10–12 | High | 30 |
CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHADRON, 69337 / Town: Remote
CRAWFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CRAWFORD, 69339 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,444
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Dawes County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dawes County, Nebraska?
Dawes County provides seven public schools across three districts, educating a total of 1,145 students. The county’s offerings include three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This compact system serves both the town of Chadron and the surrounding rural landscapes of Nebraska's panhandle.
What are the major school districts in Dawes County, Nebraska?
Chadron Public Schools is the largest district by far, managing four schools and 941 students. Crawford Public Schools serves a smaller group of 174 students, while the Pine Ridge Job Corps handles a specialized enrollment of 30. There are no charter schools in the county, making these traditional districts the primary path for local students.
What is the school experience like in Dawes County?
The county features four schools in town settings and three in rural areas, with an average school size of 164 students. Chadron Middle School is the largest individual facility with 288 students, followed closely by the High School at 267. This small-scale environment offers a tight-knit community feel despite the academic hurdles being addressed by the districts.
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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.