Can I use Hall County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Hall County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Hall County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Hall County?

Start with the 31 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hall County Schools & Education

Name: Hall County, Nebraska Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Hall County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,664

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#69

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hall County

Measured School Summary

Hall County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.7%.

Funding Context

Hall County spends $8,664 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 trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hall 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

31 public schools and 4 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 #69 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

86.7%

0.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,664

$1,857 below the state average

School coverage

4 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

Hall County has 31 public schools across 4 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Hall 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.

Dominant-district county

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 31 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#69

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.

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

9,990 students

Elementary 14Middle 3High 5Other 1

23 listed schools in this county slice.

NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

1,271 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

510 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS

Elementary and high visible

450 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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 Hall County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hall 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 Hall 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.

Hall County’s Robust Urban School Network

Thirty-one public schools across four districts serve a massive student population of 12,221. The infrastructure includes 18 elementary, four middle, and eight high schools to meet the needs of this populous region.

Strong Graduation Rates in a Large System

The county achieves an 86.7% graduation rate, nearly matching the state and national averages. It maintains this performance with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,664, reflecting a highly efficient use of resources.

Grand Island Public Schools Leads Locally

Grand Island Public Schools dominates the landscape with 23 schools and 9,990 students. Despite the high number of schools, there are zero charter schools, as the large public districts handle all enrollment.

A Dynamic Mix of City and Rural Life

The county features 24 city-based schools and seven rural campuses, with an average school size of 453 students. Grand Island Senior High is a massive regional hub with 2,650 students, offering vast extracurricular opportunities.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hall County

Reported Enrollment

12,221

31 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary18

Middle4

High8

Other1

4 School Districts in Hall County

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools

1,465 students

WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS

3 schools

510 students

DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS

2 schools

450 students

31 Public Schools in Hall County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Hall County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	9–12	High	2,650
WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	6–8	Middle	853
BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	6–8	Middle	718
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	9–12	High	703
WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	6–8	Middle	599
ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK–5	Primary	481
HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	471
STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	446
SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK–5	Primary	433
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	413
CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOL	Record	NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	378
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	360
WASMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	351
NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK–5	Primary	348
EARLY LEARNING CENTER	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK	Other	337
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	330
WEST LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK–5	Primary	314
GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68803City: Small	PK–5	Primary	301
STOLLEY PARK ELEM SCHOOL	Record	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRAND ISLAND, 68801City: Small	PK–5	Primary	250
DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL ELEMENTARY	Record	DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS	DONIPHAN, 68832Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	240

GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,650 students

WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle853 students

BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle718 students

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

Record9–12High703 students

WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle599 students

ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary481 students

HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary471 students

STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary446 students

SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary433 students

DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary413 students

CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOL

NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary378 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary360 students

WASMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary351 students

NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary348 students

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPKOther337 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary330 students

WEST LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary314 students

GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68803 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary301 students

STOLLEY PARK ELEM SCHOOL

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND ISLAND, 68801 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary250 students

DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL ELEMENTARY

DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS

DONIPHAN, 68832 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary240 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,664

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?

Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?

Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Hall County?

Hall County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Hall County?

The high school graduation rate in Hall County is 86.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Hall County spend per student?

Hall County spends $8,664 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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