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Fillmore County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Fillmore County clocks in around 910 students across 8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Fillmore County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
910
-48 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-2 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
910
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,295
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
24.5%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
435 students
Middle
2
196 students
High
3
279 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
597 students · 3 districts in Fillmore County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fillmore 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
94%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.4%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.7% under 18

Test scores in Fillmore County

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

See all 4 schools in Fillmore County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARYGenevaElementaryPK-04253·
FILLMORE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLGenevaHigh09-12175·
FILLMORE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLFairmontMiddle05-08169·
EXETER-MILLIGAN ELEM-EXETERExeterElementaryPK-0597·
SHICKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLShickleyElementaryPK-0685·
SHICKLEY HIGH SCHOOLShickleyHigh07-1258·
EXETER-MILLIGAN HIGH SCHOOLExeterHigh09-1246·
EXETER-MILLIGAN MIDDLE SCHOOLExeterMiddle06-0827·

Cities in Fillmore County

Exeter3 schoolsGeneva2 schoolsShickley2 schoolsFairmont1 school

About Fillmore County

Fillmore County is a compact Nebraska county of about 5,541 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 910 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $76,295 a year, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Nebraska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Fillmore County is built around 3 elementary schools (435 students), 2 middle schools (196), and 3 high schools (279).

The largest single district in Fillmore County is FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS, which alone enrolls about 597 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 910 students, declined 5% from the 958 reported in SY 2017-18. Fillmore County now counts 8 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Fillmore County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Nebraska has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 910 students.
How many high schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 279 students.
How many middle schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 196 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 435 students.
What is the largest school district in Fillmore County?
FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS is the largest school district in Fillmore County, serving approximately 597 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 5,541, with a median age of 46. About 19.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fillmore County?
Median household income in Fillmore County is $76,295, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fillmore County?
Approximately 22.9% of adults 25 and older in Fillmore County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fillmore County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 24.5% of students in Fillmore County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fillmore County schools?
Across Fillmore County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.9 to 1.

Fillmore County school rankings

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