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Blaine County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Within Blaine County, Nebraska, families have 1 public-school option to consider, collectively serving 34 K-12 students. Sandhills Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 1 high schools.

7-year change in Blaine County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
34
-12 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 100%
% Hispanic
9%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
34
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,583
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.1%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
34 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
34 students · 1 district in Blaine County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Blaine 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
100%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
9%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
58
19.4% under 18

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HIGH SCHOOL AT DUNNINGDunningHigh07-1234·

Cities in Blaine County

Dunning1 school

About Blaine County

Across the sparse Nebraska county of Blaine County of about 422 residents, the public-school footprint covers 1 schools and about 34 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,583, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%.

The largest single district in Blaine County is SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 34 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 26%: 46 students in SY 2017-18 versus 34 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 0% to 9%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Blaine County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Blaine County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Blaine County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 34.
How many high schools are in Blaine County?
Blaine County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 34 students.
What is the largest school district in Blaine County?
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Blaine County, serving approximately 34 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Blaine County?
Blaine County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 422, with a median age of 58. About 19.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Blaine County?
Median household income in Blaine County is $69,583, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Blaine County?
Approximately 25.0% of adults 25 and older in Blaine County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Blaine County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.1% of students in Blaine 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 Blaine County schools?
Across Blaine County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 3.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Blaine County?
Blaine County residents are approximately 100% White according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Blaine County is owner-occupied?
Blaine County has about 301 housing units, of which roughly 73.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data