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Dundy County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Inside Dundy County, Nebraska, public K-12 schools number 2 and serve about 285 students out of a population of 1,736. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Dundy County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
285
-3 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,736
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
285
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,922
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
159 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
126 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
285 students · 1 district in Dundy County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dundy 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
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
15%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.3% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBenkelmanElementaryPK-06159·
DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOLBenkelmanHigh07-12126·

Cities in Dundy County

Benkelman2 schools

About Dundy County

Across the rural-scale Nebraska county of Dundy County of about 1,736 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 285 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,922 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Dundy County comprises 1 elementary school (159 students), and 1 high school (126).

DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 285 students across Dundy County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 288 students in SY 2017-18 versus 285 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 10% to 15%.

On this page, the community for Dundy 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 K-12 schools serve Dundy County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Dundy County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 285.
How many high schools are in Dundy County?
Dundy County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 126 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dundy County?
Dundy County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 159 students.
What is the largest school district in Dundy County?
DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS is the largest school district in Dundy County, serving approximately 285 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dundy County?
Dundy County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 1,736, with a median age of 46. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dundy County?
Median household income in Dundy County is $58,922, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dundy County?
Approximately 20.2% of adults 25 and older in Dundy County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dundy County schools?
Across Dundy County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dundy County?
Dundy County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dundy County is owner-occupied?
Dundy County has about 995 housing units, of which roughly 73.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data