Total enrollment
1,027
+77 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Butler County
Nebraska · Public K-12
6 public K-12 schools operate inside Butler County, with roughly 1,027 students enrolled, an average of 171 per school. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Butler County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Butler County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nebraska | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 62.2% | #16 of 26 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,027 | #46 of 47 | #2,733 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #46 of 47 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #7 of 47 | #192 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 32.6% | #33 of 47 | #2,330 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.7% | #25 of 44 | #1,879 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,424
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,027
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,268
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.6%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
569 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
458 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
700 students · 2 districts in Butler County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Butler 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+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.0% under 18
Test scores in Butler County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD· 67.2%
- DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL· 65.1%
- DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 61.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | David City | Elementary | PK-06 | 315 | · |
| DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL | David City | High | 07-12 | 307 | · |
| HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD | Brainard | High | 07-12 | 151 | · |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD | Brainard | Elementary | PK-06 | 124 | · |
| BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Bellwood | Elementary | PK-05 | 78 | · |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHT | Dwight | Elementary | PK-06 | 52 | · |
Cities in Butler County
About Butler County
Butler County is a rural-scale county of about 8,424 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,027 students across 6 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $79,268, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 15% noticeably above the Nebraska median.
In terms of grade levels, Butler County is made up of 4 elementary schools (569 students), and 2 high schools (458).
DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 700 students across Butler County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Butler County has grew 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 950 students to 1,027.
On allk12, the community for Butler County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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