Total enrollment
1,693
-124 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Box Butte County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Across Box Butte County, 7 public K-12 schools educate around 1,693 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Box Butte County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 70%
% Hispanic
25%
was 19%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,693
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,892
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.0%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
807 students
Middle
1
261 students
High
2
625 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,310 students · 2 districts in Box Butte County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Box Butte 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+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
25.2% under 18
Test scores in Box Butte County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- HEMINGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 68.6%
- GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 50.8%
- ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL· 46.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL | Alliance | High | 09-12 | 451 | · |
| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Alliance | Elementary | 03-05 | 283 | · |
| ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Alliance | Middle | 06-08 | 261 | · |
| EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Alliance | Elementary | PK-02 | 237 | · |
| HEMINGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hemingford | Elementary | PK-06 | 209 | · |
| HEMINGFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Hemingford | High | 07-12 | 174 | · |
| ALLIANCE EARLY CHILD ED PROG | Alliance | Elementary | PK-PK | 78 | · |
Cities in Box Butte County
About Box Butte County
In Nebraska, Box Butte County is a sparse county of about 10,714 residents. 7 public schools across the county teaches about 1,693 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,892, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Box Butte County comprises 4 elementary schools (807 students), 1 middle school (261), and 2 high schools (625).
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,310 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,817 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,693 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 19% to 25% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Box Butte County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data