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Deuel County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Deuel County serves about 405 K-12 students across 6 public schools, an average of roughly 68 students per campus. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Deuel County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
405
+19 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 90%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
405
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,096
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.4%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
207 students
Middle
1
37 students
High
2
161 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
211 students · 2 districts in Deuel County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Deuel 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
88%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
12%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
25.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.4%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.3% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOLBig SpringsHigh07-12108·
CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChappellElementaryPK-05104·
SO PLATTE ELEM AT BIG SPRINGSBig SpringsElementaryPK-06103·
CREEK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLChappellHigh09-1253·
CREEK VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLChappellMiddle06-0837·
CREEK VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTERChappellElementaryPK-PK0·

Cities in Deuel County

Chappell4 schoolsBig Springs2 schools

About Deuel County

Deuel County is a sparse Nebraska county of about 1,847 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 405 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,096, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Deuel County comprises 3 elementary schools (207 students), 1 middle school (37), and 2 high schools (161).

SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 211 students across Deuel County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 405 students, grew 5% from the 386 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Deuel County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 85% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Deuel County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Deuel County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Deuel County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 405.
How many high schools are in Deuel County?
Deuel County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 161 students.
How many middle schools are in Deuel County?
Deuel County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 37 students.
How many elementary schools are in Deuel County?
Deuel County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 207 students.
What is the largest school district in Deuel County?
SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Deuel County, serving approximately 211 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Deuel County?
Deuel County has roughly 1,847 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Deuel County?
Median household income in Deuel County is $70,096, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Deuel County?
Approximately 25.2% of adults 25 and older in Deuel County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Deuel County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.4% of students in Deuel 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 Deuel County schools?
Across Deuel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data