Webster County Schools & Education
Webster 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
$10,993
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#27
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webster County
Measured School Summary
Webster 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
Webster County spends $10,993 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 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Webster 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
5 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 #27 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,993
$472 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Webster County has 5 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 Webster 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
Webster 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
#27
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.
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
318 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
269 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY 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 Webster County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Webster 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 Webster 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.
Small-Scale Learning in Rural Nebraska
Webster County's education system is intimate, with just 710 students enrolled across five public schools. The infrastructure is streamlined into two school districts containing three elementary schools and two high schools. This small scale allows for a tight-knit community feel throughout the educational journey.
Blue Hill and Red Cloud Districts
The Blue Hill Community Schools district is the largest in the county, educating 318 students across two schools. Red Cloud Community Schools follows closely, serving 269 students in its own two-school system. All local education is provided through these traditional districts, with no charter schools present in the county.
A Purely Rural School Experience
Every school in Webster County is classified as rural, providing a consistent environment for all 710 students. The average school size is just 142 students, with Blue Hill Elementary being the largest at 176 and Red Cloud High School the smallest at 106. This ensures a high level of familiarity between students, teachers, and parents.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Webster County
Reported Enrollment
710
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Webster County
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
5 Public Schools in Webster 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLUE HILL, 68930Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 176 |
| RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | RED CLOUD, 68970Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 163 |
| BLUE HILL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | BLUE HILL, 68930Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 142 |
| SILVER LAKE ELEM SCH-BLADEN | Record | SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BLADEN, 68928Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 123 |
| RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | RED CLOUD, 68970Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 106 |
BLUE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLUE HILL, 68930 / Rural: Remote
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RED CLOUD, 68970 / Rural: Remote
BLUE HILL HIGH SCHOOL
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BLUE HILL, 68930 / Rural: Remote
SILVER LAKE ELEM SCH-BLADEN
SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BLADEN, 68928 / Rural: Remote
RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RED CLOUD, 68970 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,993
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Webster County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webster County, Nebraska?
Webster County's education system is intimate, with just 710 students enrolled across five public schools. The infrastructure is streamlined into two school districts containing three elementary schools and two high schools. This small scale allows for a tight-knit community feel throughout the educational journey.
What are the major school districts in Webster County, Nebraska?
The Blue Hill Community Schools district is the largest in the county, educating 318 students across two schools. Red Cloud Community Schools follows closely, serving 269 students in its own two-school system. All local education is provided through these traditional districts, with no charter schools present in the county.
What is the school experience like in Webster County?
Every school in Webster County is classified as rural, providing a consistent environment for all 710 students. The average school size is just 142 students, with Blue Hill Elementary being the largest at 176 and Red Cloud High School the smallest at 106. This ensures a high level of familiarity between students, teachers, and parents.
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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.