Hooker County Schools & Education
Hooker 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
$11,425
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#83
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hooker County
Measured School Summary
Hooker 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
Hooker County spends $11,425 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 24% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hooker 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #83 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
11.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,425
$904 above 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
Hooker 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 Hooker 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
Hooker 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
#83
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.
MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
163 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MULLEN 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 Hooker County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Hooker 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.
Small-Scale Learning in Mullen
Hooker County operates a compact educational system with three schools serving the entire student population of 163. The single-district layout includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This ensures that students have a clear, continuous path through the local school system from kindergarten through graduation.
Mullen Public Schools Serves the County
Mullen Public Schools is the sole provider of education here, managing all 163 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, meaning the community remains entirely focused on its traditional public school system. This centralized district allows for a unified curriculum and community spirit across all grade levels.
Ultra-Small Rural Classroom Experience
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, and the average school size is just 54 students. Mullen Elementary is the largest with 75 students, while Mullen Middle School is the smallest with only 36. This scale creates an environment where every student receives highly individualized attention from their instructors.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Hooker County
Reported Enrollment
163
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hooker County
MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
3 Public Schools in Hooker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MULLEN, 69152Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 75 |
| MULLEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MULLEN, 69152Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 52 |
| MULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MULLEN, 69152Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 36 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,425
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Hooker County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hooker County, Nebraska?
Hooker County operates a compact educational system with three schools serving the entire student population of 163. The single-district layout includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This ensures that students have a clear, continuous path through the local school system from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Hooker County, Nebraska?
Mullen Public Schools is the sole provider of education here, managing all 163 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, meaning the community remains entirely focused on its traditional public school system. This centralized district allows for a unified curriculum and community spirit across all grade levels.
What is the school experience like in Hooker County?
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, and the average school size is just 54 students. Mullen Elementary is the largest with 75 students, while Mullen Middle School is the smallest with only 36. This scale creates an environment where every student receives highly individualized attention from their instructors.
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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.