| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruning-Davenport Unified School System | Ohiowa | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 178 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sutton Public Schools | Grafton | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 420 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fillmore Central Public Schools | Fairmont | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 609 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Exeter-Milligan Public Schools | Exeter | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 165 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shickley Public Schools | Shickley | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 164 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Fillmore County compares
Together they enroll 1,536 students across 14 schools. The largest is Fillmore Central Public Schools with 609 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Fillmore County, Nebraska
Fillmore County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fillmore County is Bruning-Davenport Unified School System (8/10). 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 Fillmore County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Fillmore 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 Fillmore County, NE?
Of the districts serving Fillmore County, Bruning-Davenport Unified School System has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 72nd 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.