Nemaha County Schools & Education
Nemaha County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,842
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#20
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Nemaha County
Measured School Summary
Nemaha County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 95.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,842 per pupil, Nemaha County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Nemaha 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
7 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
95.3%
8.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,842
$2,679 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Nemaha County has 7 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 Nemaha 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
Nemaha 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
#20
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,051 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
363 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Nemaha County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nemaha County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Nemaha 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.
Educational Diversity in Nemaha
Nemaha County features seven public schools and two districts, supporting a total enrollment of 1,414 students. The network includes elementary, middle, and high school levels, plus two specialized campuses.
Elite Graduation Rates in Nemaha
The county excels with a 95.3% graduation rate, one of the highest in the state. This success comes despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $7,842, which is well below the national average of $13,000.
Auburn Public Schools Leads
Auburn Public Schools is the primary district, managing 1,051 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in Nemaha County, though one school is dedicated to special education.
Town Centers and Rural Reach
Five schools are located in town settings while two are rural, offering a mix of environments for students. Calvert Elementary is the largest school with 577 students, which is significantly larger than the county average.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Nemaha County
Reported Enrollment
1,414
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Nemaha County
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Nemaha 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALVERT ELEMENTARY | Record | AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AUBURN, 68305Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 577 |
| AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AUBURN, 68305Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 247 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT JOHNSON | Record | JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | JOHNSON, 68378Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 202 |
| AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AUBURN, 68305Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| HIGH SCHOOL AT JOHNSON | Record | JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | JOHNSON, 68378Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 161 |
| LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL | Record | AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | AUBURN, 68305Town: Remote | PK | Other | 37 |
| LEARNING CENTER | Record | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04 | AUBURN, 68305Town: Remote | 1–12 | Special Education | 0 |
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT JOHNSON
JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOHNSON, 68378 / Rural: Distant
HIGH SCHOOL AT JOHNSON
JOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOHNSON, 68378 / Rural: Distant
LEARNING CENTER
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04
AUBURN, 68305 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,842
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Nemaha County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Nemaha County, Nebraska?
Nemaha County features seven public schools and two districts, supporting a total enrollment of 1,414 students. The network includes elementary, middle, and high school levels, plus two specialized campuses.
How do schools in Nemaha County perform academically?
The county excels with a 95.3% graduation rate, one of the highest in the state. This success comes despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $7,842, which is well below the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Nemaha County, Nebraska?
Auburn Public Schools is the primary district, managing 1,051 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in Nemaha County, though one school is dedicated to special education.
What is the school experience like in Nemaha County?
Five schools are located in town settings while two are rural, offering a mix of environments for students. Calvert Elementary is the largest school with 577 students, which is significantly larger than the county average.
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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.