| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCook Public Schools | Mc Cook | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,376 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southwest Public Schools | Bartley | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 294 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Red Willow County compares
Together they enroll 1,670 students across 7 schools. The largest is McCook Public Schools with 1,376 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Red Willow County, Nebraska
Red Willow County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Red Willow County is McCook Public Schools (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 Red Willow County, NE?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Red Willow 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 Red Willow County, NE?
Of the districts serving Red Willow County, McCook Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.