Valley County Schools & Education
Valley 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
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,388
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#26
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Valley County
Measured School Summary
Valley County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 91.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Valley County spends $9,388 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 12% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Valley 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
4 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #26 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,388
$1,133 below the state average
School coverage
4
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
Valley County has 4 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 Valley 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
Valley 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
#26
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.
ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
562 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
124 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ARCADIA 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 Valley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Valley County district systems?
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 Valley 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.
Streamlined Schooling in Valley County
Valley County manages 686 students across four public schools and two districts. The system is split evenly between two elementary schools and two high schools, providing a clear pathway for students.
Ord and Arcadia School Districts
Ord Public Schools is the primary district with 562 students across two schools, while Arcadia Public Schools serves 124 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% public school enrollment.
Small Rural Schools with a Large Hub
All four schools are rural, and the average school size is 172 students. Ord Elementary is the centerpiece of the county with 316 students, while Arcadia High School remains very small with only 46 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Valley County
Reported Enrollment
686
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Valley County
ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4 Public Schools in Valley 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ORD, 68862Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 316 |
| ORD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ORD, 68862Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 246 |
| ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARCADIA, 68815Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 78 |
| ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARCADIA, 68815Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 46 |
ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARCADIA, 68815 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,388
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Valley County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Valley County, Nebraska?
Valley County manages 686 students across four public schools and two districts. The system is split evenly between two elementary schools and two high schools, providing a clear pathway for students.
What are the major school districts in Valley County, Nebraska?
Ord Public Schools is the primary district with 562 students across two schools, while Arcadia Public Schools serves 124 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% public school enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Valley County?
All four schools are rural, and the average school size is 172 students. Ord Elementary is the centerpiece of the county with 316 students, while Arcadia High School remains very small with only 46 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.