| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter-Dix Public Schools | Potter | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 166 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Leyton Public Schools | Dalton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 133 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sidney Public Schools | Sidney | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,276 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Creek Valley Schools | Lodgepole | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 172 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cheyenne County compares
Together they enroll 1,747 students across 13 schools. The largest is Sidney Public Schools with 1,276 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Cheyenne County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cheyenne County is Potter-Dix Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cheyenne County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Cheyenne County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cheyenne County, NE?
Of the districts serving Cheyenne County, Potter-Dix Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.