Hamilton County Schools & Education
Hamilton County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,804
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#34
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hamilton County
Measured School Summary
Hamilton County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.4%.
Funding Context
Hamilton County spends $9,804 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 9% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hamilton 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
8 public schools and 3 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
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.4%
3.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,804
$717 below the state average
School coverage
8
3 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
Hamilton County has 8 public schools across 3 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 Hamilton 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
Hamilton 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
#34
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,226 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
246 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Elementary and high visible
191 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Hamilton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
A Diverse Eight-School Educational Infrastructure
Hamilton County maintains a robust educational network featuring eight public schools across three districts. The system serves 1,663 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, three high schools, and one specialized facility. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for the county's growing student population.
Aurora Public Schools Leads County Districts
Aurora Public Schools stands as the largest district by far, managing four schools and educating 1,226 students. Smaller districts like Giltner and Hampton serve 246 and 191 students respectively, ensuring localized attention. Currently, the county offers no charter school options, with 100% of enrollment occurring in traditional public districts.
Blending Small-Town Centers and Rural Classrooms
The county features an even split between four town-based and four rural schools, offering a mix of educational environments. Enrollment sizes vary significantly, ranging from 513 students at Aurora Elementary to just 110 at Hampton Elementary. With an average school size of 208 students, most children benefit from intimate learning communities.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Hamilton County
Reported Enrollment
1,663
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Hamilton County
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
8 Public Schools in Hamilton 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AURORA, 68818Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 513 |
| AURORA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AURORA, 68818Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 374 |
| AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AURORA, 68818Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 269 |
| GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GILTNER, 68841Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 152 |
| HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | HAMPTON, 68843Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 110 |
| GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GILTNER, 68841Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 94 |
| HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | HAMPTON, 68843Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 81 |
| AURORA PRESCHOOL | Record | AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AURORA, 68818Town: Distant | PK | Other | 70 |
AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AURORA, 68818 / Town: Distant
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GILTNER, 68841 / Rural: Distant
HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
HAMPTON, 68843 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,804
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Hamilton County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hamilton County, Nebraska?
Hamilton County maintains a robust educational network featuring eight public schools across three districts. The system serves 1,663 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, three high schools, and one specialized facility. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Hamilton County, Nebraska?
Aurora Public Schools stands as the largest district by far, managing four schools and educating 1,226 students. Smaller districts like Giltner and Hampton serve 246 and 191 students respectively, ensuring localized attention. Currently, the county offers no charter school options, with 100% of enrollment occurring in traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Hamilton County?
The county features an even split between four town-based and four rural schools, offering a mix of educational environments. Enrollment sizes vary significantly, ranging from 513 students at Aurora Elementary to just 110 at Hampton Elementary. With an average school size of 208 students, most children benefit from intimate learning communities.
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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.