Keith County Schools & Education
Keith County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
87/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,607
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
87/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#4
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Keith County
Measured School Summary
Keith County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 87/100 and a graduation rate of 95.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Keith County spends $9,607 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 36% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Keith 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
4 public schools and 2 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
87/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
95.4%
8.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,607
$914 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Keith County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Keith 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
Keith 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
#4
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
845 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
207 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 Keith County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Keith 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 Keith 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.
Streamlined Excellence in Keith County
Keith County operates a streamlined system of 4 public schools that serve a total of 1,052 students. The county's 2 districts manage a focused array of 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools to support the local student population.
Ogallala Public Schools Anchor the Area
Ogallala Public Schools is the dominant district with 845 students, while Paxton Consolidated Schools serves the remaining 207 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as these two traditional districts provide all public education services.
Large Centralized Schools and Rural Outposts
Most schools sit in rural settings, though one town-based school serves as a central hub with an average enrollment of 263 students. Prairie View School is the largest campus with 541 students, contrasting with the more intimate Paxton High School, which enrolls 97 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Keith County
Reported Enrollment
1,052
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Keith County
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
4 Public Schools in Keith 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL | Record | OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OGALLALA, 69153Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 541 |
| OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OGALLALA, 69153Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 304 |
| PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | PAXTON, 69155Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 110 |
| PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | PAXTON, 69155Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 97 |
PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OGALLALA, 69153 / Rural: Fringe
PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
PAXTON, 69155 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,607
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Keith County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Keith County, Nebraska?
Keith County operates a streamlined system of 4 public schools that serve a total of 1,052 students. The county's 2 districts manage a focused array of 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools to support the local student population.
What are the major school districts in Keith County, Nebraska?
Ogallala Public Schools is the dominant district with 845 students, while Paxton Consolidated Schools serves the remaining 207 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as these two traditional districts provide all public education services.
What is the school experience like in Keith County?
Most schools sit in rural settings, though one town-based school serves as a central hub with an average enrollment of 263 students. Prairie View School is the largest campus with 541 students, contrasting with the more intimate Paxton High School, which enrolls 97 students.
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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.