| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Public Schools | Overton | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 277 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gothenburg Public Schools | Gothenburg | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 847 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cozad Community Schools | Cozad | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 949 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools | Eddyville | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 222 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Eustis-Farnam Public Schools | Farnam | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 166 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lexington Public Schools | Lexington | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 3,221 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dawson County compares
Together they enroll 5,682 students across 21 schools. The largest is Lexington Public Schools with 3,221 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Dawson County, Nebraska
Dawson County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dawson County is Overton Public Schools (4/10). 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 Dawson County, NE?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Dawson 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 Dawson County, NE?
Of the districts serving Dawson County, Overton Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 32nd 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.