Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,225
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#37
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,225 per pupil, Washington 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 9.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
10 public schools and 3 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 #37 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
9.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,225
$3,296 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 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
Washington County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Washington 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.
Dominant-district county
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#37
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.
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
2,274 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS
Elementary and high visible
825 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
691 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington 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 Washington 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 Robust Three-District Network
Washington County operates 10 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,790 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to support local families. This network provides a solid foundation for the county's growing student population.
Focusing on Blair Community Schools
Blair Community Schools is the county's largest district, managing six schools and educating 2,274 students. Other key contributors include Fort Calhoun Community Schools with 825 students and Arlington Public Schools with 691. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students enrolled in traditional public districts.
A Blend of Town and Country
The local educational environment is diverse, featuring six schools in town settings and four in rural locales. Schools maintain an average size of 379 students, ranging from the 710-student Blair High School to the 368-student Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High. This mix offers families a choice between larger campus environments and more intimate rural settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
3,790
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Washington County
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10 Public Schools in Washington 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 710 |
| GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 506 |
| BLAIR ARBOR PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 475 |
| FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS | FORT CALHOUN, 68023Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 457 |
| FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS | FORT CALHOUN, 68023Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 368 |
| ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARLINGTON, 68002Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 346 |
| ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARLINGTON, 68002Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 345 |
| DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 288 |
| BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 172 |
| BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLAIR, 68008Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 123 |
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLAIR, 68008 / Town: Distant
BLAIR ARBOR PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLAIR, 68008 / Town: Distant
FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS
FORT CALHOUN, 68023 / Rural: Distant
FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS
FORT CALHOUN, 68023 / Rural: Distant
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARLINGTON, 68002 / Rural: Distant
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARLINGTON, 68002 / Rural: Distant
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLAIR, 68008 / Town: Distant
BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLAIR, 68008 / Town: Distant
BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLAIR, 68008 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,225
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Washington County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Nebraska?
Washington County operates 10 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,790 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to support local families. This network provides a solid foundation for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Nebraska?
Blair Community Schools is the county's largest district, managing six schools and educating 2,274 students. Other key contributors include Fort Calhoun Community Schools with 825 students and Arlington Public Schools with 691. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students enrolled in traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
The local educational environment is diverse, featuring six schools in town settings and four in rural locales. Schools maintain an average size of 379 students, ranging from the 710-student Blair High School to the 368-student Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High. This mix offers families a choice between larger campus environments and more intimate rural settings.
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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.