📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Dawson County, NE
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Overton Public Schools | Overton | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #2 | Gothenburg Public Schools | Gothenburg | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #3 | Cozad Community Schools | Cozad | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #4 | Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools | Sumner | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #5 | Lexington Public Schools | Lexington | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in Dawson County, Nebraska (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Dawson County, Nebraska that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Nebraska, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Dawson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Dawson County, Nebraska? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Dawson County, Nebraska, the highest-rated is Overton Public Schools (Overton), rated 4/10 (Below Average) and in the 32nd percentile of Nebraska districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.