Total enrollment
1,027
+72 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Butler County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 91%
% Hispanic
13%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,027
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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Butler County has grew 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 955 students to 1,027. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 91% to 84%.
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