Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,727
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#81
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Grant County spends $11,727 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 23% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #81 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
11.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,727
$1,206 above 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
Grant 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 Grant 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
Grant 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
#81
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
HYANNIS AREA SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
147 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HYANNIS AREA 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 Grant 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 Grant 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.
Intimate Learning in Grant County Schools
Grant County operates two public schools within a single district to serve 147 total students. The system consists of one elementary school and one high school located in the Hyannis area.
Educational Investment Amid Performance Challenges
The county spends $11,727 per pupil, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of $10,521. However, the graduation rate currently sits at 75.0%, trailing behind the national average of 87.0%.
Hyannis Area Schools Centralizes Enrollment
Hyannis Area Schools is the sole district in the county, providing education for all 147 enrolled students. There are no charter schools, leaving the local public district as the primary educational resource.
Classic Rural Schooling in the Sandhills
The two rural schools have an average size of only 74 students, creating a very close-knit atmosphere. Hyannis Elementary is the largest school with 89 students, while Hyannis High School serves 58 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
147
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Grant County
HYANNIS AREA SCHOOLS
2 Public Schools in Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYANNIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HYANNIS AREA SCHOOLS | HYANNIS, 69350Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 89 |
| HYANNIS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HYANNIS AREA SCHOOLS | HYANNIS, 69350Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 58 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,727
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Grant County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Nebraska?
Grant County operates two public schools within a single district to serve 147 total students. The system consists of one elementary school and one high school located in the Hyannis area.
How do schools in Grant County perform academically?
The county spends $11,727 per pupil, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of $10,521. However, the graduation rate currently sits at 75.0%, trailing behind the national average of 87.0%.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Nebraska?
Hyannis Area Schools is the sole district in the county, providing education for all 147 enrolled students. There are no charter schools, leaving the local public district as the primary educational resource.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
The two rural schools have an average size of only 74 students, creating a very close-knit atmosphere. Hyannis Elementary is the largest school with 89 students, while Hyannis High School serves 58 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.