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Chase County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Chase County totals about 820 students across 6 schools, an average of 137 per campus. Chase County Schools is the largest district. That works out to 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Chase County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
820
+37 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 78%
% Hispanic
22%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
820
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,173
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.4%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
316 students
Middle
2
217 students
High
2
287 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CHASE COUNTY SCHOOLS
608 students · 2 districts in Chase County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Chase 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
79%
Hispanic
18%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
15%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
22%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
24.5% under 18

Test scores in Chase County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 4 schools in Chase County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHASE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLImperialElementaryPK-04221·
CHASE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLImperialHigh09-12208·
CHASE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLImperialMiddle05-08179·
WAUNETA-PALISADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWaunetaElementaryPK-0595·
WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOLWaunetaHigh09-1279·
WAUNETA PALISADE MIDDLE SCHOOLWaunetaMiddle06-0838·

Cities in Chase County

Imperial3 schoolsWauneta3 schools

About Chase County

In Nebraska, Chase County is a compact county of about 3,671 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 820 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,173, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%.

For a sense of the school types, Chase County consists of 2 elementary schools (316 students), 2 middle schools (217), and 2 high schools (287).

The largest single district in Chase County is CHASE COUNTY SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 608 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 820 students, expanded 5% from the 783 reported in SY 2017-18. Chase County now counts 6 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Chase County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Nebraska has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 820 students.
How many high schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 287 students.
How many middle schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 217 students.
How many elementary schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 316 students.
What is the largest school district in Chase County?
CHASE COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Chase County, serving approximately 608 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Chase County?
Chase County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 3,671, with a median age of 45. About 24.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Chase County?
Median household income in Chase County is $68,173, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Chase County?
Approximately 24.1% of adults 25 and older in Chase County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Chase County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.4% of students in Chase County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chase County schools?
Across Chase County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data