Deuel County Schools & Education
Deuel County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,711
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#82
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Deuel County
Measured School Summary
Deuel County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Deuel County spends $11,711 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 23% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Deuel 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
5 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #82 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
11.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,711
$1,190 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Deuel County has 5 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 Deuel 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
Deuel 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
#82
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
218 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
172 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Deuel County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Deuel County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Deuel 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.
Small-Scale Education in Rural Deuel
Deuel County operates a compact educational network of 5 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 390 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools and two high schools, ensuring local access for the community's youth.
The Districts Serving Deuel Students
South Platte Public Schools is the larger provider with 218 students, followed closely by Creek Valley Schools with 172 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of just 98 students. So Platte Elementary is the largest campus with 110 students, while Creek Valley High School serves as the smallest with 73 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Deuel County
Reported Enrollment
390
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Deuel County
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS
5 Public Schools in Deuel 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO PLATTE ELEM AT BIG SPRINGS | Record | SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BIG SPRINGS, 69122Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 110 |
| SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BIG SPRINGS, 69122Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 108 |
| CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS | CHAPPELL, 69129Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 99 |
| CREEK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS | CHAPPELL, 69129Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 73 |
| CREEK VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Record | CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS | CHAPPELL, 69129Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 0 |
SO PLATTE ELEM AT BIG SPRINGS
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BIG SPRINGS, 69122 / Rural: Remote
SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BIG SPRINGS, 69122 / Rural: Remote
CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS
CHAPPELL, 69129 / Rural: Remote
CREEK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS
CHAPPELL, 69129 / Rural: Remote
CREEK VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOLS
CHAPPELL, 69129 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,711
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Deuel County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Deuel County, Nebraska?
Deuel County operates a compact educational network of 5 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 390 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools and two high schools, ensuring local access for the community's youth.
What are the major school districts in Deuel County, Nebraska?
South Platte Public Schools is the larger provider with 218 students, followed closely by Creek Valley Schools with 172 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Deuel County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of just 98 students. So Platte Elementary is the largest campus with 110 students, while Creek Valley High School serves as the smallest with 73 students.
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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.