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Cass County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Cass County in Nebraska has 15 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 3,932 students with Plattsmouth Community Schools the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Cass County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,932
-221 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 93%
% Hispanic
11%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
27,161
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
6 districts
Enrollment
3,932
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$91,836
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.8%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
7
2,092 students
Middle
3
547 students
High
5
1,293 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1,479 students · 6 districts in Cass County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cass 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
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18

Test scores in Cass County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 10 schools in Cass County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOLPlattsmouthHigh09-12474·
PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPlattsmouthElementaryPK-04460·
PLATTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLPlattsmouthMiddle05-08386·
CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMurrayElementaryPK-06376·
LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLouisvilleElementaryPK-06374·
CONESTOGA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLMurrayHigh07-12321·
ELMWOOD-MURDOCK ELEM SCHOOLElmwoodElementaryPK-06301·
EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEagleElementaryPK-05264·
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOLLouisvilleHigh09-12207·
ELMWOOD-MURDOCK JR/SR HIGH SCHMurdockHigh07-12205·
PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOODPlattsmouthElementaryPK-PK159·
WEEPING WATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWeeping WaterElementaryPK-05158·
LOUISVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLLouisvilleMiddle07-08107·
WEEPING WATER HIGH SCHOOLWeeping WaterHigh09-1286·
WEEPING WATER MIDDLE SCHOOLWeeping WaterMiddle06-0854·

Cities in Cass County

Plattsmouth4 schoolsLouisville3 schoolsWeeping Water3 schoolsMurray2 schoolsEagle1 schoolElmwood1 schoolMurdock1 school

About Cass County

Cass County is a rural-scale Nebraska county of about 27,161 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 3,932 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $91,836, about 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 33% higher than the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Cass County consists of 7 elementary schools (2,092 students), 3 middle schools (547), and 5 high schools (1,293).

The largest single district in Cass County is PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 1,479 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,932 students, contracted 5% from the 4,153 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 93% to 85% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Cass County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cass County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Cass County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 3,932.
How many high schools are in Cass County?
Cass County, Nebraska has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,293 students.
How many middle schools are in Cass County?
Cass County, Nebraska has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 547 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cass County?
Cass County, Nebraska has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,092 students.
What is the largest school district in Cass County?
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Cass County, serving approximately 1,479 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
How many people live in Cass County?
Cass County has roughly 27,161 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cass County?
Median household income in Cass County is $91,836, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cass County?
Approximately 32.2% of adults 25 and older in Cass County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cass County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.8% of students in Cass 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cass County schools?
Across Cass County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.

Cass County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data