Richardson County Schools & Education
Richardson County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,679
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#18
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Richardson County
Measured School Summary
Richardson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 91.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Richardson County spends $10,679 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% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Richardson 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
91.5%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,679
$158 above 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
Richardson 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 Richardson 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
Richardson 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
#18
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
880 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER
Elementary to high school visible
300 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FALLS 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 Richardson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Richardson 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 Richardson 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.
Close-Knit Education in Southeast Nebraska
Richardson County operates seven public schools serving a total enrollment of 1,180 students. The system is split between two districts and provides three elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
Falls City Schools Serve Local Families
Falls City Public Schools is the dominant provider, enrolling 880 students across four different campuses. The remaining students are served by the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer district, as there are no charter options available.
Intimate Learning Environments in Rural Settings
With an average school size of only 169 students, learners here enjoy highly personalized attention. Schools are split between town and rural locales, with Falls City North Elementary being the largest facility at 295 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Richardson County
Reported Enrollment
1,180
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Richardson County
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER
7 Public Schools in Richardson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS CITY NORTH ELEMENTARY | Record | FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FALLS CITY, 68355Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 295 |
| FALLS CITY SENIOR HIGH | Record | FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FALLS CITY, 68355Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 236 |
| FALLS CITY SOUTH ELEMENTARY | Record | FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FALLS CITY, 68355Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 175 |
| FALLS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FALLS CITY, 68355Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 174 |
| HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER | HUMBOLDT, 68376Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| HTRS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER | HUMBOLDT, 68376Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| HTRS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER | HUMBOLDT, 68376Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 62 |
FALLS CITY NORTH ELEMENTARY
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALLS CITY, 68355 / Town: Remote
FALLS CITY SENIOR HIGH
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALLS CITY, 68355 / Town: Remote
FALLS CITY SOUTH ELEMENTARY
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALLS CITY, 68355 / Town: Remote
FALLS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALLS CITY, 68355 / Town: Remote
HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER
HUMBOLDT, 68376 / Rural: Remote
HTRS HIGH SCHOOL
HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER
HUMBOLDT, 68376 / Rural: Remote
HTRS MIDDLE SCHOOL
HUMBOLDT TABLE ROCK STEINAUER
HUMBOLDT, 68376 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,679
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Richardson County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Richardson County, Nebraska?
Richardson County operates seven public schools serving a total enrollment of 1,180 students. The system is split between two districts and provides three elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Richardson County, Nebraska?
Falls City Public Schools is the dominant provider, enrolling 880 students across four different campuses. The remaining students are served by the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer district, as there are no charter options available.
What is the school experience like in Richardson County?
With an average school size of only 169 students, learners here enjoy highly personalized attention. Schools are split between town and rural locales, with Falls City North Elementary being the largest facility at 295 students.
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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.