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Logan County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

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

$10,549

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#84

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Logan County

Measured School Summary

Logan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 47/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Logan County spends $10,549 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 26% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Logan 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

2 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

11.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,549

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

2

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

Logan County has 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Logan 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

Logan 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

#84

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.

STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

180 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

STAPLETON 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 Logan 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 Logan 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 Logan County

Logan County operates a lean education system with two public schools—one elementary and one high school. A single district manages the entire county enrollment of 180 students.

Graduation Rates and Local Investment

The county reports a 75.0% graduation rate, which trails both the Nebraska average of 86.9% and the national mark of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending sits at $10,549, nearly identical to the state average but lower than the national median.

Stapleton Public Schools Leads the Way

Stapleton Public Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for the county's youth. The district maintains 180 students and operates no charter schools.

A Close-Knit Rural School Environment

All schools are located in rural settings, where students transition together from PK through 12. Stapleton High School is the largest campus with 92 students, while Stapleton Elementary follows closely with 88.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Logan County

Reported Enrollment

180

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Logan County

STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
180 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Logan 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

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

STAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL

STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STAPLETON, 69163 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High92 students

STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STAPLETON, 69163 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary88 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,549

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Logan County?
Logan County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Logan County?
The high school graduation rate in Logan County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Logan County spend per student?
Logan County spends $10,549 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Logan County, Nebraska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Logan County, Nebraska?

Logan County operates a lean education system with two public schools—one elementary and one high school. A single district manages the entire county enrollment of 180 students.

How do schools in Logan County perform academically?

The county reports a 75.0% graduation rate, which trails both the Nebraska average of 86.9% and the national mark of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending sits at $10,549, nearly identical to the state average but lower than the national median.

What are the major school districts in Logan County, Nebraska?

Stapleton Public Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for the county's youth. The district maintains 180 students and operates no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Logan County?

All schools are located in rural settings, where students transition together from PK through 12. Stapleton High School is the largest campus with 92 students, while Stapleton Elementary follows closely with 88.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.