Total enrollment
918
+13 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Boone County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Boone County, Nebraska hosts 7 public K-12 schools and around 918 students, averaging roughly 131 per campus. Boone Central Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Boone County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
918
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,947
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.7%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
412 students
Middle
1
146 students
High
3
360 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
603 students · 3 districts in Boone County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Boone 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Boone County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- BOONE CENTRAL ELEM-ALBION· 67.2%
- BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL· 64.8%
- ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 52.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOONE CENTRAL ELEM-ALBION | Albion | Elementary | PK-04 | 247 | · |
| BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Albion | High | 09-12 | 210 | · |
| BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Albion | Middle | 05-08 | 146 | · |
| ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | St Edward | Elementary | PK-06 | 83 | · |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - CEDAR RAPIDS | Cedar Rapids | Elementary | PK-05 | 82 | · |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Cedar Rapids | High | 09-12 | 77 | · |
| ST EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL | St Edward | High | 07-12 | 73 | · |
Cities in Boone County
About Boone County
Boone County is a sparse Nebraska county of about 5,356 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 918 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $74,947, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 9% higher than the Nebraska median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Boone County is made up of 3 elementary schools (412 students), 1 middle school (146), and 3 high schools (360).
The largest single district in Boone County is BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 603 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 905 students in SY 2017-18 versus 918 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Boone County closed 1 school, going from 8 to 7. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 5% to 8%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Boone 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data