| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Public Schools | Chapman | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,465 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Palmer Public Schools | Palmer | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 322 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central City Public Schools | Archer | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 767 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Twin River Public Schools | Silver Creek | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 409 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| High Plains Community Schools | Clarks | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 223 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Merrick County compares
Together they enroll 3,186 students across 14 schools. The largest is Northwest Public Schools with 1,465 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Merrick County is Northwest 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 Merrick County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Merrick 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 Merrick County, NE?
Of the districts serving Merrick County, Northwest Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th 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.