Arthur County Schools School District

111 Elm St
Arthur, NE 69121-0145
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Arthur County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Arthur County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Arthur County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
114 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arthur County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#16 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
60-64%
46%
60-64%
47%
≥80%
62%
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,974 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,456 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,974
$15,464
Spending / Student
$24,456
$16,776

Best Arthur County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur County Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Cedar
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur County High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111 Elm St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arthur County Schools School District?
Arthur County Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of Arthur County Schools School District?
Arthur County Schools School District is ranked #36 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arthur County Schools School District?
95% of Arthur County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arthur County Schools School District?
Arthur County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arthur County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,456 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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