Garden County Schools & Education
Garden County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,996
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#22
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Garden County
Measured School Summary
Garden County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $13,996 per pupil, Garden County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Garden 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
2 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #22 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$13,996
$3,475 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Garden County has 2 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.
What Garden 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
Garden 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
#22
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
193 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GARDEN COUNTY 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 Garden 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 Garden 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.
Consolidated Education in Garden County
A single school district manages the entire county's public education infrastructure, consisting of one elementary and one high school. This streamlined system serves a total student body of 193 residents.
One District Serves All Local Students
Garden County Schools operates as the sole provider for the region, ensuring consistent standards across its two campuses. Charter schools are not present, as the community focuses its resources on the unified public district.
Intimate Rural Learning in Small Classes
Both local schools are situated in rural locales with an average enrollment of just 97 students. Attending school here feels personal, as the Junior/Senior High and the Elementary school have nearly identical, small student counts.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Garden County
Reported Enrollment
193
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Garden County
GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
2 Public Schools in Garden 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN COUNTY JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS | OSHKOSH, 69154Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 97 |
| GARDEN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCH | Record | GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS | OSHKOSH, 69154Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 96 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,996
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Garden County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Garden County, Nebraska?
A single school district manages the entire county's public education infrastructure, consisting of one elementary and one high school. This streamlined system serves a total student body of 193 residents.
What are the major school districts in Garden County, Nebraska?
Garden County Schools operates as the sole provider for the region, ensuring consistent standards across its two campuses. Charter schools are not present, as the community focuses its resources on the unified public district.
What is the school experience like in Garden County?
Both local schools are situated in rural locales with an average enrollment of just 97 students. Attending school here feels personal, as the Junior/Senior High and the Elementary school have nearly identical, small student counts.
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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.