Otoe County Schools & Education
Otoe County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,207
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#75
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Otoe County
Measured School Summary
Otoe County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.3%.
Funding Context
Otoe County spends $8,207 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 19% below the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Otoe 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
10 public schools and 3 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
87.3%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,207
$2,314 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 districts 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
Otoe County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Otoe 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.
Mixed school landscape
Otoe County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#75
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,428 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
793 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
NEBRASKA CITY 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 Otoe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Otoe 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 Otoe 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.
A Diverse and Balanced School System
Otoe County supports 10 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,532 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with three elementary, three middle, and three high schools, plus a dedicated special education facility.
Stable Performance with Efficient Investment
The county maintains an 87.3% graduation rate, which aligns with national averages. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $8,207, which is lower than both the state average and the national benchmark of $13,000.
Nebraska City Public Schools Anchors Education
Nebraska City Public Schools is the largest district, educating 1,428 students across four distinct campuses. Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also plays a major role, serving 793 students in its three schools.
A Blend of Town and Country
The county features an even split between town and rural school settings, offering diverse environments for students. Nebraska City High School is the largest campus with 428 students, contributing to a county-wide average school size of 281.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Otoe County
Reported Enrollment
2,532
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Otoe County
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04
10 Public Schools in Otoe 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEBRASKA CITY, 68410Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 428 |
| NEBRASKA CITY NORTHSIDE ELEM | Record | NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEBRASKA CITY, 68410Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 394 |
| NEBRASKA CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEBRASKA CITY, 68410Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 326 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE | Record | SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS | SYRACUSE, 68446Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 305 |
| HAYWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEBRASKA CITY, 68410Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 280 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE | Record | SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS | SYRACUSE, 68446Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 271 |
| HIGH SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE | Record | SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS | SYRACUSE, 68446Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 217 |
| JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL AT PALMYRA | Record | PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1 | PALMYRA, 68418Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 163 |
| PALMYRA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1 | PALMYRA, 68418Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 148 |
| NE CENTER FOR EDUC OF BLIND | Record | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04 | NEBRASKA CITY, 68410Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEBRASKA CITY, 68410 / Town: Distant
NEBRASKA CITY NORTHSIDE ELEM
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEBRASKA CITY, 68410 / Town: Distant
NEBRASKA CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEBRASKA CITY, 68410 / Town: Distant
MIDDLE SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
SYRACUSE, 68446 / Rural: Distant
HAYWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEBRASKA CITY, 68410 / Town: Distant
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
SYRACUSE, 68446 / Rural: Distant
HIGH SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
SYRACUSE, 68446 / Rural: Distant
JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL AT PALMYRA
PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1
PALMYRA, 68418 / Rural: Distant
PALMYRA MIDDLE SCHOOL
PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1
PALMYRA, 68418 / Rural: Distant
NE CENTER FOR EDUC OF BLIND
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04
NEBRASKA CITY, 68410 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,207
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Otoe County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Otoe County, Nebraska?
Otoe County supports 10 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,532 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with three elementary, three middle, and three high schools, plus a dedicated special education facility.
How do schools in Otoe County perform academically?
The county maintains an 87.3% graduation rate, which aligns with national averages. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $8,207, which is lower than both the state average and the national benchmark of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Otoe County, Nebraska?
Nebraska City Public Schools is the largest district, educating 1,428 students across four distinct campuses. Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also plays a major role, serving 793 students in its three schools.
What is the school experience like in Otoe County?
The county features an even split between town and rural school settings, offering diverse environments for students. Nebraska City High School is the largest campus with 428 students, contributing to a county-wide average school size of 281.
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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.