Nance County Schools & Education
Nance County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
2 listed schools in this county slice.
FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
299 students
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
2 School Districts in Nance County
TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWIN RIVER ELEM-GENOA | Record | TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GENOA, 68640Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 219 |
| TWIN RIVER SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | GENOA, 68640Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 190 |
| FULLERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FULLERTON, 68638Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 164 |
| FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FULLERTON, 68638Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 135 |
TWIN RIVER ELEM-GENOA
TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENOA, 68640 / Rural: Remote
TWIN RIVER SR HIGH SCHOOL
TWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENOA, 68640 / Rural: Remote
FULLERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FULLERTON, 68638 / Rural: Remote
FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL
FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FULLERTON, 68638 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,771
State avg $10,521
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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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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.