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Antelope County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Antelope County sits inside Nebraska and runs 8 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 981 students. Summerland Public Schools alone accounts for 447 of those students. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Antelope County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
981
+125 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-4 (-36%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
981
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,105
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.4%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
547 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
434 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
447 students · 4 districts in Antelope County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Antelope County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.8% under 18

Test scores in Antelope County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 4 schools in Antelope County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SUMMERLAND ELEM SCHOOLEwingElementaryPK-06236·
SUMMERLAND HIGH SCHOOLEwingHigh07-12211·
NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOLNelighHigh07-12144·
WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNelighElementaryPK-02115·
ELGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElginElementaryPK-06103·
EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNelighElementary03-0693·
ELGIN HIGH SCHOOLElginHigh07-1279·
CLEARWATER LEARNING CENTERClearwaterCombinedPK-120·

Cities in Antelope County

Neligh3 schoolsElgin2 schoolsEwing2 schoolsClearwater1 school

About Antelope County

Across the thinly populated Nebraska county of Antelope County of about 6,305 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 981 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,105 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.

On the school-mix side, Antelope County covers 4 elementary schools (547 students), 3 high schools (434), and 1 combined or other schools.

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 447 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 981 students, grew 15% from the 856 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Antelope County closed 4 schools, going from 11 to 7.

On allk12, the community for Antelope County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Antelope County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Antelope County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 981.
How many high schools are in Antelope County?
Antelope County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 434 students.
How many elementary schools are in Antelope County?
Antelope County, Nebraska has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 547 students.
What is the largest school district in Antelope County?
SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Antelope County, serving approximately 447 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Antelope County?
Antelope County has roughly 6,305 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Antelope County?
Median household income in Antelope County is $66,105, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Antelope County?
Approximately 20.5% of adults 25 and older in Antelope County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Antelope County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.4% of students in Antelope County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Antelope County schools?
Across Antelope County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Antelope County?
Antelope County residents are approximately 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Antelope County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data