Holt County Schools & Education
Holt County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,708
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#58
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Holt County
Measured School Summary
Holt County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.0%.
Funding Context
Holt County spends $10,708 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 10% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Holt 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
9 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
1.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,708
$187 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Holt County has 9 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.
What Holt 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
Holt 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
#58
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
829 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
459 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
200 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
119 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Holt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Holt County district systems?
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 Holt 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 Broad Network of Nine Schools
Holt County features an extensive educational infrastructure with nine public schools spread across four districts. The system includes four elementary schools and four high schools, serving a total enrollment of 1,607 students. This decentralized network ensures that even remote parts of the county have access to public education.
West Holt Leads Multiple Districts
West Holt Public Schools is the largest district by school count, managing three schools and 459 students. O'Neill Public Schools also plays a major role, housing the county's largest individual campuses. With no charter schools in the county, traditional public districts manage 100% of the student population.
A Mix of Town Hubs and Rural Outposts
Education in Holt County takes place mostly in rural settings, though two schools are located in town centers. Enrollment varies widely, from O'Neill Elementary's 476 students to small rural schools with fewer than 100. With an average school size of 179 students, the county offers both larger social environments and tiny, focused classrooms.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Holt County
Reported Enrollment
1,607
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Holt County
O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
9 Public Schools in Holt 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'NEILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | O'NEILL, 68763Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 476 |
| O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | O'NEILL, 68763Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 353 |
| WEST HOLT HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ATKINSON, 68713Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 215 |
| ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ATKINSON, 68713Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 205 |
| STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS | STUART, 68780Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 113 |
| STUART HIGH SCHOOL | Record | STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS | STUART, 68780Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 87 |
| CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHAMBERS, 68725Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 76 |
| CHAMBERS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHAMBERS, 68725Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 43 |
| WEST HOLT LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL | Record | WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ATKINSON, 68713Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 39 |
O'NEILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
O'NEILL, 68763 / Town: Remote
WEST HOLT HIGH SCHOOL
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ATKINSON, 68713 / Rural: Remote
ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ATKINSON, 68713 / Rural: Remote
STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STUART, 68780 / Rural: Remote
CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAMBERS, 68725 / Rural: Remote
WEST HOLT LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL
WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ATKINSON, 68713 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,708
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Holt County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Holt County, Nebraska?
Holt County features an extensive educational infrastructure with nine public schools spread across four districts. The system includes four elementary schools and four high schools, serving a total enrollment of 1,607 students. This decentralized network ensures that even remote parts of the county have access to public education.
What are the major school districts in Holt County, Nebraska?
West Holt Public Schools is the largest district by school count, managing three schools and 459 students. O'Neill Public Schools also plays a major role, housing the county's largest individual campuses. With no charter schools in the county, traditional public districts manage 100% of the student population.
What is the school experience like in Holt County?
Education in Holt County takes place mostly in rural settings, though two schools are located in town centers. Enrollment varies widely, from O'Neill Elementary's 476 students to small rural schools with fewer than 100. With an average school size of 179 students, the county offers both larger social environments and tiny, focused classrooms.
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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.