| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler Public Schools | Ruskin | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 242 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Superior Public Schools | Hardy | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 410 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Nuckolls County compares
Together they enroll 652 students across 5 schools. The largest is Superior Public Schools with 410 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Nuckolls County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nuckolls County is Deshler Public Schools (3/10). 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 Nuckolls County, NE?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls County, NE?
Of the districts serving Nuckolls County, Deshler Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 29th 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.