Frontier County Schools & Education
Frontier County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,722
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#52
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Frontier County
Measured School Summary
Frontier County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.6%.
Funding Context
Frontier County spends $11,722 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 6% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Frontier 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
6 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
85.6%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,722
$1,201 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Frontier County has 6 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 Frontier 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
Frontier 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
#52
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
209 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
196 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
166 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC 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 Frontier County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Frontier 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 Frontier 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.
Frontier's Rural Public School System
Frontier County educates 571 students across 6 public schools. This infrastructure consists of 3 elementary and 3 high schools, ensuring grade-level coverage through 3 separate school districts.
Diverse Districts Across the County
Medicine Valley Public Schools is the largest of the three districts with 209 students, followed by Maywood and Eustis-Farnam. All schools are district-operated, as there are no charter schools in the county.
A Purely Rural Education Experience
All 6 schools are categorized as rural, with an average enrollment of 95 students per campus. Medicine Valley Elementary is the largest with 117 students, while Maywood High School is the smallest with 81 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Frontier County
Reported Enrollment
571
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Frontier County
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
6 Public Schools in Frontier 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY | Record | MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CURTIS, 69025Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 117 |
| MAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MAYWOOD, 69038Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 115 |
| MEDICINE VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CURTIS, 69025Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 92 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT EUSTIS | Record | EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS | EUSTIS, 69028Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 87 |
| MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MAYWOOD, 69038Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 81 |
| EUSTIS-FARNAM HIGH SCHOOL | Record | EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS | EUSTIS, 69028Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 79 |
MEDICINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CURTIS, 69025 / Rural: Remote
MAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MAYWOOD, 69038 / Rural: Remote
MEDICINE VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CURTIS, 69025 / Rural: Remote
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT EUSTIS
EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EUSTIS, 69028 / Rural: Remote
EUSTIS-FARNAM HIGH SCHOOL
EUSTIS-FARNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EUSTIS, 69028 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,722
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Frontier County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Frontier County, Nebraska?
Frontier County educates 571 students across 6 public schools. This infrastructure consists of 3 elementary and 3 high schools, ensuring grade-level coverage through 3 separate school districts.
What are the major school districts in Frontier County, Nebraska?
Medicine Valley Public Schools is the largest of the three districts with 209 students, followed by Maywood and Eustis-Farnam. All schools are district-operated, as there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Frontier County?
All 6 schools are categorized as rural, with an average enrollment of 95 students per campus. Medicine Valley Elementary is the largest with 117 students, while Maywood High School is the smallest with 81 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.