| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Public Schools | Hershey | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 557 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sutherland Public Schools | Sutherland | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 305 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wallace Public School District 65 R | Dickens | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 183 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brady Public Schools | Brady | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 184 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Maywood Public Schools | Wellfleet | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 196 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Platte Public Schools | North Platte | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3,782 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Maxwell Public Schools | Maxwell | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 258 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 5,465 students across 24 schools. The largest is North Platte Public Schools with 3,782 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County has 7 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Hershey 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 Lincoln County, NE?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NE?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Hershey 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.