Hitchcock County Schools & Education
Hitchcock County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
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
$8,963
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#44
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hitchcock County
Measured School Summary
Hitchcock County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Hitchcock County spends $8,963 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 0% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hitchcock 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
3 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,963
$1,558 below the state average
School coverage
3
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
Hitchcock County has 3 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 Hitchcock 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
Hitchcock 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
#44
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
Elementary and high visible
310 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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.
Rural Education Across Three Facilities
Hitchcock County provides public education through three schools, including two elementary campuses and one junior-senior high school. The county serves a total of 417 students within its primary district infrastructure. This layout ensures that young students have accessible local elementary options before transitioning to a central secondary school.
Hitchcock County School System Dominates
The Hitchcock County School System is the primary district, managing 310 students across two of the county's three schools. There are no charter schools present, and the district remains the central hub for local educational life. The nearby Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools also maintains a presence, serving over 100 students at the Palisade Attendance Center.
Entirely Rural Learning Environments
Every school in Hitchcock County is classified as rural, reflecting the region's agricultural character. Hitchcock County Elementary is the largest school with 187 students, while the Palisade Attendance Center is the smallest with 107. The average school size of 139 students creates a familiar environment where students, teachers, and parents stay connected.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Hitchcock County
Reported Enrollment
417
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hitchcock County
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
3 Public Schools in Hitchcock 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITCHCOCK CO ELEMENTARY | Record | HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM | CULBERTSON, 69024Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 187 |
| HITCHCOCK CO JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM | TRENTON, 69044Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 123 |
| PALISADE ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS | PALISADE, 69040Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 107 |
HITCHCOCK CO ELEMENTARY
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
CULBERTSON, 69024 / Rural: Distant
HITCHCOCK CO JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
TRENTON, 69044 / Rural: Remote
PALISADE ATTENDANCE CENTER
WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS
PALISADE, 69040 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,963
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Hitchcock County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?
Hitchcock County provides public education through three schools, including two elementary campuses and one junior-senior high school. The county serves a total of 417 students within its primary district infrastructure. This layout ensures that young students have accessible local elementary options before transitioning to a central secondary school.
What are the major school districts in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?
The Hitchcock County School System is the primary district, managing 310 students across two of the county's three schools. There are no charter schools present, and the district remains the central hub for local educational life. The nearby Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools also maintains a presence, serving over 100 students at the Palisade Attendance Center.
What is the school experience like in Hitchcock County?
Every school in Hitchcock County is classified as rural, reflecting the region's agricultural character. Hitchcock County Elementary is the largest school with 187 students, while the Palisade Attendance Center is the smallest with 107. The average school size of 139 students creates a familiar environment where students, teachers, and parents stay connected.
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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.