For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 973 students in Butler County, NE (there are , serving 736 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Butler County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE are Elementary School At Dwight, David City Elementary School and Bellwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Dwight
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
292 N 1st St
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
David City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bellwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 Park St
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elementary School At Brainard
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
David City Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
High School At Brainard
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Ash Box 184
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
96 Elm St Po Box 75
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
341 Beech St Box 100
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
4411 O Road
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE include Elementary School At Dwight, David City Elementary School and Bellwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
6 public schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.