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Nance County Schools & Education

School Score

71/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,771

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

71/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#30

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Nance County

Measured School Summary

Nance County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Nance County spends $10,771 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 11% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Nance 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

71/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #30 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

3.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,771

$250 above 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

Nance 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.

Parent decision brief

What Nance 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

Nance 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

#30

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

409 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

299 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

FULLERTON 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 Nance County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nance 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 Nance 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.

Education Facilities in Nance County

Nance County maintains four public schools within two districts, serving a total population of 708 students. The infrastructure is evenly split with two elementary schools and two high schools.

High Graduation and Fair Spending

The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outperforming the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending of $10,771 is slightly above the state average, showing a healthy commitment to student resources.

Twin River and Fullerton Districts

Twin River Public Schools is the largest district, enrolling 409 students, while Fullerton Public Schools serves 299. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional district structure.

Cozy Rural School Campuses

All schools are located in rural areas, with an average school size of 177 students. Twin River Elementary in Genoa is the largest school with 219 students, while Fullerton High School is the smallest with 135.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Nance County

Reported Enrollment

708

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Nance County

TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
409 students

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
299 students

4 Public Schools in Nance 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 4 of 4 matching schools

TWIN RIVER ELEM-GENOA

TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GENOA, 68640 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary219 students

TWIN RIVER SR HIGH SCHOOL

TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GENOA, 68640 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High190 students

FULLERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FULLERTON, 68638 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary164 students

FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FULLERTON, 68638 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High135 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,771

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 Nance County?
Nance County has a school score of 71/100, which is a higher 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 Nance County?
The high school graduation rate in Nance County is 90.0%, which is above 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 Nance County spend per student?
Nance County spends $10,771 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 Nance County, Nebraska — FAQ

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

Nance County maintains four public schools within two districts, serving a total population of 708 students. The infrastructure is evenly split with two elementary schools and two high schools.

How do schools in Nance County perform academically?

The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outperforming the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending of $10,771 is slightly above the state average, showing a healthy commitment to student resources.

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

Twin River Public Schools is the largest district, enrolling 409 students, while Fullerton Public Schools serves 299. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional district structure.

What is the school experience like in Nance County?

All schools are located in rural areas, with an average school size of 177 students. Twin River Elementary in Genoa is the largest school with 219 students, while Fullerton High School is the smallest with 135.

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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.