Total enrollment
6,729
+423 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Dodge County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Within Dodge County, Nebraska, families have 22 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 6,729 K-12 students. Fremont Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Dodge County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dodge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nebraska | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,729 | #6 of 47 | #1,090 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #9 of 47 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #42 of 47 | #1,533 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.5% | #3 of 47 | #1,179 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.4% | #11 of 44 | #983 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Dodge County school rankings
Residents
37,351
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
5 districts
Enrollment
6,729
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,329
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.5%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
13
2,986 students
Middle
3
1,571 students
High
5
2,172 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
5,283 students · 5 districts in Dodge County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dodge 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+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.2% under 18
Test scores in Dodge County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Dodge County
About Dodge County
Across the sparse Nebraska county of Dodge County of about 37,351 residents, the public-school footprint covers 22 schools and about 6,729 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,329 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% above the Nebraska median.
On the school-mix side, Dodge County covers 13 elementary schools (2,986 students), 3 middle schools (1,571), 5 high schools (2,172), and 1 combined or other schools.
FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,283 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dodge County has rose 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,306 students to 6,729. Over that span, Dodge County lost 1 school, going from 20 to 19.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dodge County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data