Can I use Sarpy County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Sarpy County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Sarpy County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Sarpy County?

Start with the 75 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Sarpy County Schools & Education

Name: Sarpy County, Nebraska Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Sarpy County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,615

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#36

of 93 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sarpy County

Measured School Summary

Sarpy County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.

Funding Context

At $7,615 per pupil, Sarpy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 28% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sarpy 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

75 public schools and 6 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

69/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

94.5%

7.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,615

$2,906 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Sarpy County has 75 public schools across 6 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Sarpy 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

Sarpy 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

#36

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

12,031 students

Elementary 16Middle 3High 2Other 1

22 listed schools in this county slice.

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

9,498 students

Elementary 15Middle 3High 2Other 1

21 listed schools in this county slice.

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

6,013 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

1,203 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 22 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 Sarpy County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sarpy 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 Sarpy 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.

Massive Suburban Educational Infrastructure

Sarpy County hosts an expansive system of 75 public schools, including 46 elementary schools and 10 middle schools. This robust network serves 34,571 students, making it one of the largest educational hubs in the state.

Elite Graduation Rates and High Efficiency

The county achieves a stellar 94.5% graduation rate despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of only $7,615. This suggests high operational efficiency and strong community support for the various suburban districts.

Major Districts Define the Region

Papillion La Vista Community Schools and Bellevue Public Schools are the largest districts, combined serving over 21,500 students. While there are no charter schools, the six local districts provide specialized services through 11 different 'other' category schools.

Suburban Living with Large-Scale Schools

The vast majority of schools are located in suburban settings, with an average school size of 480 students. Papillion La Vista South High School is the county's largest, enrolling nearly 2,000 students in a modern facility.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Sarpy County

Reported Enrollment

34,571

75 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary46

Middle10

High8

Other11

6 School Districts in Sarpy County

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

4 schools

1,203 students

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03

9 schools

129 students

PATRICK J THOMAS JUVENILE JUSTICE CNTR

1 school

0 students

75 Public Schools in Sarpy County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Sarpy County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS	Profile	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	PAPILLION, 68046Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,965
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH	Profile	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	PAPILLION, 68046Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,893
GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,729
BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	OMAHA, 68157Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,634
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68123Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,536
BELLEVUE EAST SR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68005Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,423
BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	OMAHA, 68147Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	866
ASPEN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	777
GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	728
LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	LA VISTA, 68128Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	716
SPRING LAKE MAGNET CENTER	Record	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68147Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	700
PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	PAPILLION, 68046Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	659
REEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	542
WAKE ROBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68005Suburb: Large	PK–6	Primary	541
WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY	Record	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	538
LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68123Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	512
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	PAPILLION, 68046Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	499
PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY	Record	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	PAPILLION, 68046Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	497
LOGAN FONTENELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BELLEVUE, 68005Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	493
PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	GRETNA, 68028Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	490

PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, 68046 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,965 students

PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, 68046 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,893 students

GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,729 students

BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OMAHA, 68157 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,634 students

BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68123 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,536 students

BELLEVUE EAST SR HIGH SCHOOL

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68005 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,423 students

BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OMAHA, 68147 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle866 students

ASPEN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle777 students

GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle728 students

LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

LA VISTA, 68128 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle716 students

SPRING LAKE MAGNET CENTER

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68147 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary700 students

PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, 68046 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle659 students

REEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary542 students

WAKE ROBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68005 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary541 students

WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary538 students

LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68123 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle512 students

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, 68046 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle499 students

PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, 68046 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary497 students

LOGAN FONTENELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLEVUE, 68005 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle493 students

PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRETNA, 68028 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary490 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,615

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?

Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?

Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Sarpy County?

Sarpy County has a school score of 69/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Sarpy County?

The high school graduation rate in Sarpy County is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Sarpy County spend per student?

Sarpy County spends $7,615 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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