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Arthur County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Arthur County's public-school directory totals 2 schools, with student enrollment near 115. Arthur County Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $76,250. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Arthur County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
115
-9 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
484
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
115
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$76,250
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
51 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
64 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
115 students · 1 district in Arthur County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Arthur 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
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.4%
civilian labor
Median age
46
28.3% under 18

Test scores in Arthur County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 2 schools in Arthur County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ARTHUR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLArthurHigh07-1264·
ARTHUR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLArthurElementaryPK-0651·

Cities in Arthur County

Arthur2 schools

About Arthur County

Arthur County is a compact county of about 484 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system teaches approximately 115 students across 2 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $76,250 a year, about 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 2%. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Nebraska median.

On the school-mix side, Arthur County comprises 1 elementary school (51 students), and 1 high school (64).

The largest single district in Arthur County is ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 115 students.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Arthur County has declined 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 124 students to 115.

On this page, the community for Arthur County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Arthur County?
Arthur County, Nebraska has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 115 students.
How many high schools are in Arthur County?
Arthur County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 64 students.
How many elementary schools are in Arthur County?
Arthur County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 51 students.
What is the largest school district in Arthur County?
ARTHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Arthur County, serving approximately 115 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Arthur County?
Arthur County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 484, with a median age of 46. About 28.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Arthur County?
Median household income in Arthur County is $76,250, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Arthur County?
Approximately 36.6% of adults 25 and older in Arthur County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arthur County schools?
Across Arthur County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Arthur County?
Arthur County residents are approximately 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Arthur County is owner-occupied?
Arthur County has about 232 housing units, of which roughly 80.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data