Gage County Schools & Education
Gage County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,355
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#68
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gage County
Measured School Summary
Gage County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.1%.
Funding Context
Gage County spends $8,355 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 18% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gage 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
13 public schools and 5 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #68 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
87.1%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,355
$2,166 below the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Gage County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Gage 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
Gage 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
#68
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
2,090 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
477 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
Elementary and high visible
379 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school only in this slice
99 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Gage County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gage 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 Gage 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.
Gage County Manages Extensive School Network
Five districts oversee 13 public schools serving a large student population of 3,045. The network includes five elementary schools, five high schools, and a dedicated middle school to handle regional growth.
Steady Performance with Lean Educational Spending
The graduation rate of 87.1% aligns almost perfectly with national and state benchmarks. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,355, which is lower than the Nebraska average of $10,521.
Beatrice Public Schools Anchors the Region
Beatrice Public Schools is the dominant district, enrolling 2,090 students across six different schools. No charter schools operate here, as the five traditional districts manage all public education for the county.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
The locale is split between six town-based schools and seven rural campuses, with an average school size of 277 students. Beatrice High School is the largest facility with 644 students, providing a robust secondary education experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Gage County
Reported Enrollment
3,045
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Gage County
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 05
13 Public Schools in Gage 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEATRICE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 644 |
| BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 421 |
| PADDOCK LANE SCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS | Record | FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ADAMS, 68301Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 278 |
| BEATRICE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | PK | Other | 226 |
| STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 217 |
| SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 | BLUE SPRINGS, 68318Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 208 |
| FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ADAMS, 68301Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 199 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 173 |
| SOUTHERN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 | WYMORE, 68466Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 171 |
| DILLER-ODELL SECONDARY SCHOOL | Record | DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ODELL, 68415Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 99 |
| 3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL | Record | SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 | BLUE SPRING, 68318Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 0 |
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 5 | Record | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 05 | BEATRICE, 68310Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
BEATRICE HIGH SCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Rural: Fringe
BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
PADDOCK LANE SCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS
FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADAMS, 68301 / Rural: Distant
BEATRICE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
BLUE SPRINGS, 68318 / Rural: Distant
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
SOUTHERN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
WYMORE, 68466 / Rural: Distant
DILLER-ODELL SECONDARY SCHOOL
DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ODELL, 68415 / Rural: Remote
3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
BLUE SPRING, 68318 / Rural: Distant
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 5
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 05
BEATRICE, 68310 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,355
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Gage County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gage County, Nebraska?
Five districts oversee 13 public schools serving a large student population of 3,045. The network includes five elementary schools, five high schools, and a dedicated middle school to handle regional growth.
How do schools in Gage County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 87.1% aligns almost perfectly with national and state benchmarks. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,355, which is lower than the Nebraska average of $10,521.
What are the major school districts in Gage County, Nebraska?
Beatrice Public Schools is the dominant district, enrolling 2,090 students across six different schools. No charter schools operate here, as the five traditional districts manage all public education for the county.
What is the school experience like in Gage County?
The locale is split between six town-based schools and seven rural campuses, with an average school size of 277 students. Beatrice High School is the largest facility with 644 students, providing a robust secondary education experience.
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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.