Top Rankings
Arthur County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Arthur County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Arthur County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
114 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arthur County Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $15,475. 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 $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,974
$15,475
Spending / Student
$24,456
$16,787
Best Arthur County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Elm St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Arthur County Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Cedar
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arthur County Schools?
Arthur County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of Arthur County Schools?
Arthur County Schools is ranked #73 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: 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?
95% of Arthur County Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arthur County Schools?
Arthur County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arthur County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,456 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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