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Cheyenne County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public education in Cheyenne County reaches 1,407 students across 9 schools. Sidney Public Schools is the largest district at 1,141 students. That works out to 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Cheyenne County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,246
-348 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-2 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 87%
% Hispanic
9%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
1,407
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,348
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.8%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
547 students
Middle
2
390 students
High
3
470 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,141 students · 3 districts in Cheyenne County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cheyenne 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
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Cheyenne County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 5 schools in Cheyenne County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLSidneyHigh09-12329·
SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSidneyElementary01-03261·
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSidneyMiddle04-06238·
NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSidneyElementary03-04161·
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLSidneyMiddle07-08152·
LEYTON ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLGurleyElementaryPK-08125·
POTTER-DIX JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLPotterHigh07-1288·
LEYTON HIGH SCHOOLDaltonHigh09-1253·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSidneyElementaryPK-KG··

Cities in Cheyenne County

Sidney6 schoolsDalton1 schoolGurley1 schoolPotter1 school

About Cheyenne County

In Nebraska, Cheyenne County is a sparse county of about 9,533 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 1,407 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,348 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 13% below the Nebraska median.

On the school-mix side, Cheyenne County is made up of 4 elementary schools (547 students), 2 middle schools (390), and 3 high schools (470).

SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,141 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cheyenne County has fell 22% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,594 students to 1,246. Over that span, Cheyenne County closed 2 schools, going from 9 to 7.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cheyenne County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Nebraska has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,407 students.
How many high schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 470 students.
How many middle schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 390 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Nebraska has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 547 students.
What is the largest school district in Cheyenne County?
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Cheyenne County, serving approximately 1,141 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County has roughly 9,533 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cheyenne County?
Median household income in Cheyenne County is $60,348, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cheyenne County?
Approximately 23.2% of adults 25 and older in Cheyenne County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cheyenne County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.8% of students in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County schools?
Across Cheyenne County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.

Cheyenne County school rankings

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