| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock County School System | Culbertson | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 310 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dundy County Stratton Public Schools | Stratton | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools | Palisade | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 230 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hitchcock County compares
Together they enroll 830 students across 7 schools. The largest is Hitchcock County School System with 310 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Hitchcock County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hitchcock County is Hitchcock County School System (9/10). 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 Hitchcock County, NE?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County, NE?
Of the districts serving Hitchcock County, Hitchcock County School System has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.