Dawson County Public Schools
Dawson County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,516
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Dawson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dawson County has 5 district entries. LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. LEXINGTON has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Dawson County
Reported Enrollment
5,516
19 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Dawson County
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS
19 Public Schools in Dawson 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 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 913 |
| LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 685 |
| COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COZAD, 69130Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 428 |
| DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GOTHENBURG, 69138Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 422 |
| GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GOTHENBURG, 69138Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 389 |
| BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 383 |
| MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 360 |
| PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 317 |
| SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 296 |
| EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 267 |
| COZAD HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COZAD, 69130Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 260 |
| COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COZAD, 69130Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 197 |
| OVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OVERTON, 68863Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 164 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SUMNER | Listed only | SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS | SUMNER, 68878Rural: Remote | PK–7 | Primary | 115 |
| OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OVERTON, 68863Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 113 |
| JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH AT SUMNER | Listed only | SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS | SUMNER, 68878Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 107 |
| COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER | Listed only | COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COZAD, 69130Town: Remote | PK | Other | 64 |
| SWEDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY | Listed only | GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GOTHENBURG, 69138Town: Remote | PK | Other | 36 |
| EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUND | Listed only | LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEXINGTON, 68850Rural: Fringe | PK | Special Education | 0 |
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COZAD, 69130 / Town: Remote
DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GOTHENBURG, 69138 / Town: Remote
GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GOTHENBURG, 69138 / Town: Remote
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Town: Remote
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Rural: Fringe
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COZAD, 69130 / Town: Remote
COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COZAD, 69130 / Town: Remote
OVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OVERTON, 68863 / Rural: Distant
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SUMNER
SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS
SUMNER, 68878 / Rural: Remote
OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL
OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OVERTON, 68863 / Rural: Distant
JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH AT SUMNER
SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS
SUMNER, 68878 / Rural: Remote
COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COZAD, 69130 / Town: Remote
SWEDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GOTHENBURG, 69138 / Town: Remote
EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUND
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, 68850 / Rural: Fringe
Dawson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dawson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dawson County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dawson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dawson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dawson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Dawson County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.