| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Public Schools | Aurora | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,226 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Hampton Public Schools | Hampton | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 191 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Giltner Public Schools | Giltner | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 246 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| High Plains Community Schools | Hordville | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 223 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hamilton County compares
Together they enroll 1,886 students across 10 schools. The largest is Aurora Public Schools with 1,226 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hamilton County, Nebraska
Hamilton County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hamilton County is Aurora Public Schools (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 Hamilton County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, NE?
Of the districts serving Hamilton County, Aurora Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st 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.