| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca Public Schools | Ponca | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 442 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hartington Newcastle Public Schools | Maskell | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 400 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School | Concord | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 415 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools | Emerson | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 253 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wakefield Public Schools | Wakefield | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 567 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Allen Consolidated Schools | Allen | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 142 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Dixon County compares
Together they enroll 2,219 students across 15 schools. The largest is Wakefield Public Schools with 567 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dixon County, Nebraska
Dixon County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dixon County is Ponca Public Schools (10/10). 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 Dixon County, NE?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Dixon 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 Dixon County, NE?
Of the districts serving Dixon County, Ponca Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.