Districts in Dawson County5 districts, sorted by rating
| 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 | 1 |
| Cozad Community Schools | Cozad | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 949 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools | Eddyville | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 222 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lexington Public Schools | Lexington | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 3,221 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dawson County compares
Together they enroll 5,516 students across 19 schools. The largest is Lexington Public Schools with 3,221 students. Districts here average 2.6/10, 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 5 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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