Garfield County Schools & Education
Garfield County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange 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
$9,528
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#40
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Garfield County
Measured School Summary
Garfield County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Garfield County spends $9,528 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 5% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Garfield 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,528
$993 below the state average
School coverage
2
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
Garfield 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 Garfield 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
Garfield 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
#40
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
293 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BURWELL 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 Garfield 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 Garfield 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.
Burwell Public Schools Serves Garfield County
The county education system consists of two public schools organized under a single district. Together, these facilities support a total enrollment of 293 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Traditional Education via Burwell Public Schools
Burwell Public Schools is the exclusive provider for the county, managing 100% of the local student enrollment. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring a centralized community focus on the public system.
Small Rural Schools Foster Community Ties
Both schools operate in rural settings where the average size is roughly 147 students. Burwell Elementary is the larger of the two with 160 students, while the Junior-Senior High serves 133 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Garfield County
Reported Enrollment
293
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Garfield County
BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2 Public Schools in Garfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BURWELL, 68823Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 160 |
| BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BURWELL, 68823Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 133 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,528
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Garfield County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Garfield County, Nebraska?
The county education system consists of two public schools organized under a single district. Together, these facilities support a total enrollment of 293 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
What are the major school districts in Garfield County, Nebraska?
Burwell Public Schools is the exclusive provider for the county, managing 100% of the local student enrollment. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring a centralized community focus on the public system.
What is the school experience like in Garfield County?
Both schools operate in rural settings where the average size is roughly 147 students. Burwell Elementary is the larger of the two with 160 students, while the Junior-Senior High serves 133 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.