York County Schools & Education
York County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,329
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#43
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: York County
Measured School Summary
York County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.5%.
Funding Context
York County spends $8,329 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 2% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read York 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 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #43 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
91.5%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,329
$2,192 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
York County has 8 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 York 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
York 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
#43
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,620 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
353 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
Elementary and high visible
240 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 York County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different York 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 York 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 Strong Multi-District Infrastructure
York County maintains eight public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,213 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, plus one additional learning center. This variety ensures that students of all ages have access to appropriate facilities close to home.
York Public Schools Leads the County
York Public Schools is the largest district, educating 1,620 students across four different schools. Heartland Community Schools and McCool Junction Public Schools also serve the area with 353 and 240 students, respectively. The county relies entirely on these traditional districts, with 0% of schools operating under a charter model.
A Mix of Town and Rural Life
York County features a balanced mix of four town-based schools and four rural schools. The average school size is 277 students, though York Elementary is significantly larger with 594 students. This allows families to choose between the more bustling environment of the city of York or the quieter rural school settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in York County
Reported Enrollment
2,213
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in York County
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
8 Public Schools in York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | YORK, 68467Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 594 |
| YORK HIGH SCHOOL | Record | YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | YORK, 68467Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 522 |
| YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | YORK, 68467Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 315 |
| HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY | Record | HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | HENDERSON, 68371Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 197 |
| PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY | Record | YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | YORK, 68467Town: Remote | PK | Other | 189 |
| HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH | Record | HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | HENDERSON, 68371Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 156 |
| MC COOL JUNCTION ELEM SCHOOL | Record | MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS | MCCOOL JUNCTION, 68401Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 120 |
| MCCOOL JUNCTION JR-SR HIGH SCH | Record | MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS | MCCOOL JUNCTION, 68401Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 120 |
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
HENDERSON, 68371 / Rural: Remote
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
HENDERSON, 68371 / Rural: Remote
MC COOL JUNCTION ELEM SCHOOL
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
MCCOOL JUNCTION, 68401 / Rural: Distant
MCCOOL JUNCTION JR-SR HIGH SCH
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
MCCOOL JUNCTION, 68401 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,329
State avg $10,521
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Schools in York County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in York County, Nebraska?
York County maintains eight public schools across three districts, serving a total of 2,213 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, plus one additional learning center. This variety ensures that students of all ages have access to appropriate facilities close to home.
What are the major school districts in York County, Nebraska?
York Public Schools is the largest district, educating 1,620 students across four different schools. Heartland Community Schools and McCool Junction Public Schools also serve the area with 353 and 240 students, respectively. The county relies entirely on these traditional districts, with 0% of schools operating under a charter model.
What is the school experience like in York County?
York County features a balanced mix of four town-based schools and four rural schools. The average school size is 277 students, though York Elementary is significantly larger with 594 students. This allows families to choose between the more bustling environment of the city of York or the quieter rural school 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.