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Burt County

Nebraska · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,217 students, in a county of 6,740 residents.

Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,217
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,685
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.4%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS
527 students · 3 districts in Burt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Burt 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
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.4% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAHTekamahElementaryPK-06297·
HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAHTekamahHigh07-12230·
OAKLAND CRAIG ELEMENTARYOaklandElementaryPK-06223·
OAKLAND CRAIG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGHOaklandHigh07-12193·
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY AT LYONSLyonsElementaryPK-06150·
NORTHEAST SECONDARY SCHOOLLyonsHigh07-12124·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Burt County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Burt County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 1,217.
How many high schools are in Burt County?
Burt County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Burt County?
TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS is the largest school district in Burt County, serving approximately 527 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Burt County?
Burt County has roughly 6,740 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Burt County?
Median household income in Burt County is $63,685, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Burt County?
Approximately 24.9% of adults 25 and older in Burt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Burt County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 29.4% of students in Burt County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nebraska county average of 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burt County schools?
Across Burt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Burt County?
Burt County residents are approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Burt County is owner-occupied?
Burt County has about 3,333 housing units, of which roughly 75.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data