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Banner County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Banner County clocks in around 128 students across 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Banner County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
128
-22 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
17%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
128
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,839
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
66 students
Middle
1
25 students
High
1
37 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
128 students · 1 district in Banner County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Banner 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
86%
Hispanic
11%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
17%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
52
20.5% under 18

All schools (3)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHarrisburgElementaryPK-0566·
BANNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHarrisburgHigh09-1237·
BANNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLHarrisburgMiddle06-0825·

Cities in Banner County

Harrisburg3 schools

About Banner County

Banner County is a compact Nebraska county of about 742 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 128 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,839, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 14% higher than the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Banner County consists of 1 elementary school (66 students), 1 middle school (25), and 1 high school (37).

The largest single district in Banner County is BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 128 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 15%: 150 students in SY 2017-18 versus 128 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Banner County gained 1 school, going from 2 to 3. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 13% to 17%.

On allk12, the community for Banner County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Banner County?
Banner County, Nebraska has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 128 students.
How many high schools are in Banner County?
Banner County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 37 students.
How many middle schools are in Banner County?
Banner County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 25 students.
How many elementary schools are in Banner County?
Banner County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 66 students.
What is the largest school district in Banner County?
BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Banner County, serving approximately 128 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Banner County?
Banner County has roughly 742 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Banner County?
Median household income in Banner County is $78,839, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Banner County?
Approximately 33.3% of adults 25 and older in Banner County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Banner County schools?
Across Banner County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Banner County?
Banner County residents are approximately 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data