Sheridan County Schools & Education
Sheridan 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
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,795
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#23
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sheridan County
Measured School Summary
Sheridan County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 91.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Sheridan County spends $10,795 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 16% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sheridan 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
8 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 #23 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
4.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,795
$274 above the state average
School coverage
8
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
Sheridan County has 8 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 Sheridan 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
Sheridan 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
#23
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.
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
Elementary to high school visible
550 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
201 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS 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 Sheridan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Small-Scale Rural Education Infrastructure
Sheridan County operates eight public schools across two primary districts, serving a total of 751 students. The landscape includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to support its rural communities.
Gordon-Rushville Leads Local District Enrollment
Gordon-Rushville Public Schools is the largest provider in the county, managing four schools and 550 total students. Hay Springs Public Schools follows with 201 students, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
Small Campuses in a Fully Rural Setting
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an intimate average school size of 94 students. Gordon-Rushville Elementary is the largest campus with 184 students, providing a stark contrast to the small-group focus found throughout the region.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Sheridan County
Reported Enrollment
751
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Sheridan County
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
8 Public Schools in Sheridan 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELEM-GORDON | Record | GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS | GORDON, 69343Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 184 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS | GORDON, 69343Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 152 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELE-RUSHVILLE | Record | GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS | RUSHVILLE, 69360Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 113 |
| GORDON-RUSHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS | RUSHVILLE, 69360Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 101 |
| HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HAY SPRINGS, 69347Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 90 |
| HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HAY SPRINGS, 69347Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 58 |
| HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HAY SPRINGS, 69347Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 42 |
| HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD | Record | HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HAY SPRINGS, 69347Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 11 |
GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELEM-GORDON
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
GORDON, 69343 / Rural: Remote
GORDON-RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
GORDON, 69343 / Rural: Remote
GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELE-RUSHVILLE
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
RUSHVILLE, 69360 / Rural: Remote
GORDON-RUSHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
RUSHVILLE, 69360 / Rural: Remote
HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAY SPRINGS, 69347 / Rural: Remote
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAY SPRINGS, 69347 / Rural: Remote
HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAY SPRINGS, 69347 / Rural: Remote
HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD
HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAY SPRINGS, 69347 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,795
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Sheridan County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sheridan County, Nebraska?
Sheridan County operates eight public schools across two primary districts, serving a total of 751 students. The landscape includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to support its rural communities.
What are the major school districts in Sheridan County, Nebraska?
Gordon-Rushville Public Schools is the largest provider in the county, managing four schools and 550 total students. Hay Springs Public Schools follows with 201 students, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
What is the school experience like in Sheridan County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an intimate average school size of 94 students. Gordon-Rushville Elementary is the largest campus with 184 students, providing a stark contrast to the small-group focus found throughout the region.
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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.