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Dixon County Schools & Education

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,161

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#48

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Dixon County

Measured School Summary

Dixon County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.7%.

Funding Context

Dixon County spends $11,161 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 4% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Dixon 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 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

86.7%

0.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$11,161

$640 above the state average

School coverage

5

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

Dixon County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Dixon 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

Dixon 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

#48

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.

ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

142 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Dixon County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Dixon 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.

An Efficient Rural School Network

Dixon County manages 5 public schools, including three elementary and two high schools, to serve its 578 students. This streamlined infrastructure is organized under a single primary district structure.

Focus on Allen Consolidated Schools

Allen Consolidated Schools serves as a key district in the region, managing two schools with a total enrollment of 142 students. Like many rural Nebraska counties, Dixon has 0% charter school participation, focusing exclusively on public district schools.

Intimate Classrooms in Rural Settings

The county’s educational landscape is entirely rural, featuring an average school size of 116 students. Ponca High School is the largest facility with 190 students, while Allen High School remains the most intimate with only 67 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Dixon County

Reported Enrollment

578

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle0
High2
Other0

1 School District in Dixon County

ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

2 schools
142 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Dixon 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

PONCA HIGH SCHOOL

PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PONCA, 68770 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High190 students

PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PONCA, 68770 / Rural: Distant

Record3–6Primary125 students

EMERSON-HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCH

EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMERSON, 68733 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary121 students

ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

ALLEN, 68710 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary75 students

ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL

ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

ALLEN, 68710 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High67 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,161

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Dixon County?
Dixon County has a school score of 62/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Dixon County?
The high school graduation rate in Dixon County is 86.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Dixon County spend per student?
Dixon County spends $11,161 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Dixon County, Nebraska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Dixon County manages 5 public schools, including three elementary and two high schools, to serve its 578 students. This streamlined infrastructure is organized under a single primary district structure.

What are the major school districts in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Allen Consolidated Schools serves as a key district in the region, managing two schools with a total enrollment of 142 students. Like many rural Nebraska counties, Dixon has 0% charter school participation, focusing exclusively on public district schools.

What is the school experience like in Dixon County?

The county’s educational landscape is entirely rural, featuring an average school size of 116 students. Ponca High School is the largest facility with 190 students, while Allen High School remains the most intimate with only 67 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.