Rock County Schools & Education
Rock 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
$10,880
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#29
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rock County
Measured School Summary
Rock 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
Rock County spends $10,880 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 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rock 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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 #29 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,880
$359 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Rock County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Rock 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
Rock 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
#29
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.
ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
238 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ROCK COUNTY 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 Rock County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Rock 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.
Focused Education in a Single District
Rock County operates a streamlined educational system with just two public schools serving 238 total students. One elementary school and one high school provide comprehensive PK-12 coverage for the entire county.
Unified Under Rock County Public Schools
Rock County Public Schools is the sole district in the area, ensuring a consistent educational experience for all local children. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus entirely on this single public system.
A Truly Rural Educational Experience
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the quiet and open landscape of the region. Bassett Grade School is the larger of the two with 141 students, while Rock County High School serves 97 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Rock County
Reported Enrollment
238
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Rock County
ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2 Public Schools in Rock 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASSETT GRADE SCHOOL | Record | ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BASSETT, 68714Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 141 |
| ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BASSETT, 68714Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 97 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,880
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Rock County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rock County, Nebraska?
Rock County operates a streamlined educational system with just two public schools serving 238 total students. One elementary school and one high school provide comprehensive PK-12 coverage for the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Rock County, Nebraska?
Rock County Public Schools is the sole district in the area, ensuring a consistent educational experience for all local children. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus entirely on this single public system.
What is the school experience like in Rock County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the quiet and open landscape of the region. Bassett Grade School is the larger of the two with 141 students, while Rock County High School serves 97 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.