Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Nebraska

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,700

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 3 district entries. FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. FAIRBURY has the most listed schools, with 3 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

1,700

8 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle0

High3

Other0

3 School Districts in Jefferson County

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools

909 students

TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

430 students

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

224 students

8 Public Schools in Jefferson 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 data

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Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Public schools in Jefferson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FAIRBURY, 68352Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	377
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FAIRBURY, 68352Town: Remote	3–6	Primary	270
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FAIRBURY, 68352Town: Remote	PK–2	Primary	262
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	DEWITT, 68341Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	238
TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	DEWITT, 68341Rural: Distant	7–12	High	192
DILLER-ODELL ELEM SCHOOL	Record	DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS	DILLER, 68342Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	137
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	DAYKIN, 68338Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	122
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	DAYKIN, 68338Rural: Remote	7–12	High	102

FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FAIRBURY, 68352 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High377 students

JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FAIRBURY, 68352 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary270 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FAIRBURY, 68352 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary262 students

TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEWITT, 68341 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary238 students

TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEWITT, 68341 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High192 students

DILLER-ODELL ELEM SCHOOL

DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DILLER, 68342 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary137 students

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DAYKIN, 68338 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary122 students

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DAYKIN, 68338 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High102 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Jefferson County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

DILLER-ODELL ELEM SCHOOL
DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
DILLER, 68342
Enrollment
137 students
Listed on this county directory
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
FAIRBURY, 68352
Enrollment
262 students
Listed on this county directory
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
3–6
Location
FAIRBURY, 68352
Enrollment
270 students
Listed on this county directory
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
DAYKIN, 68338
Enrollment
122 students
Listed on this county directory
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
DEWITT, 68341
Enrollment
238 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
FAIRBURY, 68352
Enrollment
377 students
Listed on this county directory
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
DAYKIN, 68338
Enrollment
102 students
Listed on this county directory
TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
DEWITT, 68341
Enrollment
192 students
Listed on this county directory

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 57/100

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.