Furnas County Schools & Education
Furnas County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,926
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#9
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Furnas County
Measured School Summary
Furnas County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 94.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Furnas County spends $9,926 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 31% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Furnas 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
84/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
7.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,926
$595 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Furnas 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 Furnas 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.
Higher-signal county
Furnas County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#9
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above 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.
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
383 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
335 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
288 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC 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 Furnas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Furnas 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 Furnas 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 Districts Power Furnas County Education
Seven public schools across three districts serve a total enrollment of 1,006 students. The infrastructure is evenly distributed with three elementary schools and three high schools to support the community.
Southern Valley Leads Local School Districts
Southern Valley Schools serves as the largest district with 383 students, followed closely by Arapahoe Public Schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
A Purely Rural Educational Environment
All seven schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering an average school size of 144 students. SO Valley Elementary is the largest campus with 230 students, while Cambridge Elementary provides a smaller setting for 130 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Furnas County
Reported Enrollment
1,006
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Furnas County
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Furnas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS | OXFORD, 68967Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 230 |
| ARAPAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARAPAHOE, 68922Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 184 |
| SOUTHERN VALLEY JR/SR HIGH | Record | SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS | OXFORD, 68967Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 153 |
| ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARAPAHOE, 68922Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 151 |
| CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CAMBRIDGE, 69022Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 130 |
| CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CAMBRIDGE, 69022Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 86 |
| CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CAMBRIDGE, 69022Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 72 |
SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
OXFORD, 68967 / Rural: Remote
ARAPAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARAPAHOE, 68922 / Rural: Remote
SOUTHERN VALLEY JR/SR HIGH
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
OXFORD, 68967 / Rural: Remote
ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARAPAHOE, 68922 / Rural: Remote
CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAMBRIDGE, 69022 / Rural: Remote
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAMBRIDGE, 69022 / Rural: Remote
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAMBRIDGE, 69022 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,926
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Furnas County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Furnas County, Nebraska?
Seven public schools across three districts serve a total enrollment of 1,006 students. The infrastructure is evenly distributed with three elementary schools and three high schools to support the community.
What are the major school districts in Furnas County, Nebraska?
Southern Valley Schools serves as the largest district with 383 students, followed closely by Arapahoe Public Schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Furnas County?
All seven schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering an average school size of 144 students. SO Valley Elementary is the largest campus with 230 students, while Cambridge Elementary provides a smaller setting for 130 children.
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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.