Rock County Public Schools

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Bassett, Nebraska - 2 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks Rock County Public Schools #37 of 200 districts in Nebraska (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,264 per pupil, Rock County Public Schools ranks #111 of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending (Nebraska districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

238
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,264
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rock County Public Schools operates 2 public schools serving 238 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Rock County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,264 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending. See how Nebraska compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.4% local, 15.8% state, and 12.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 68/100, ranked #37 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 336:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.2% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Bassett Grade School, enrolling 138 students (61% of the district's total enrollment).

Bassett Grade School accounts for 58.0% of all Rock County Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rock County Public Schools a distant remainder — means Rock County Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rock County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rock County Public Schools is typically wider than the Rock County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rock County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rock County Public Schools is typically wider than the Rock County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
15.8%
State
71.4%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
37 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Rock County Public Schools.

White 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

336:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rock County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Bassett Grade School
138
Rock County High School
90

How Rock County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Nebraska districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Isanti Community School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Diller-Odell Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Dorchester Public School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rock County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Nebraska

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rock County Public Schools?

Rock County Public Schools has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 238 students.

How much does Rock County Public Schools spend per student?

Rock County Public Schools spends $17,264 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #37 in Nebraska.

What is the demographic composition of Rock County Public Schools?

Rock County Public Schools students are 98.2% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rock County Public Schools?

Rock County Public Schools has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #37 out of 200 districts in Nebraska.