ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Located along East Highway 20 in Bassett, Nebraska, Rock County Public Schools serves as a vital educational hub for its rural remote community. As an active, fully operational regular public school district, it manages two school facilities that deliver comprehensive programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district fosters a close-knit academic environment, serving a total enrollment of 228 students with an even balance of 114 female and 114 male learners. Early childhood education anchors the district with 28 pre-kindergarten students, establishing a strong foundation that carries through small, balanced class sizes across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

A hallmark of Rock County Public Schools is its strong commitment to instructional support and exceptional educator-to-student access. The district maintains a robust workforce comprising 44.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 7.38 FTE instructional aides, and 39.18 FTE support staff, bringing the total district staff to over 91 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable staffing context allows educators to provide highly personalized instruction, targeted academic interventions, and strong community support across every classroom. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's offerings can connect directly with the central office in Bassett at (402) 684-3411.