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Frontier County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Frontier County serves about 568 K-12 students across 7 public schools, an average of roughly 81 students per campus. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Frontier County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
568
+17 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 90%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
568
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,132
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
307 students
Middle
1
46 students
High
3
215 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 students · 3 districts in Frontier County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Frontier 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
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.6% under 18

Test scores in Frontier County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. MAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 56.7%
  2. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT EUSTIS· 48.6%

See all 2 schools in Frontier County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT EUSTISEustisElementaryPK-06115·
MEDICINE VALLEY ELEMENTARYCurtisElementaryPK-0597·
MAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMaywoodElementaryPK-0695·
MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOLMaywoodHigh07-1291·
EUSTIS-FARNAM HIGH SCHOOLEustisHigh07-1267·
MEDICINE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLCurtisHigh09-1257·
MEDICINE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLCurtisMiddle06-0846·

Cities in Frontier County

Curtis3 schoolsEustis2 schoolsMaywood2 schools

About Frontier County

Frontier County is a low-population county of about 2,569 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system educates approximately 568 students across 7 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,132, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Frontier County covers 3 elementary schools (307 students), 1 middle school (46), and 3 high schools (215).

MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 200 students across Frontier County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 568 students, grew 3% from the 551 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Frontier County gained 1 school, going from 6 to 7.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Frontier County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Frontier County?
Frontier County, Nebraska has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 568 students.
How many high schools are in Frontier County?
Frontier County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 215 students.
How many middle schools are in Frontier County?
Frontier County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 46 students.
How many elementary schools are in Frontier County?
Frontier County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 307 students.
What is the largest school district in Frontier County?
MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Frontier County, serving approximately 200 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Frontier County?
Frontier County has roughly 2,569 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Frontier County?
Median household income in Frontier County is $70,132, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Frontier County?
Approximately 25.7% of adults 25 and older in Frontier County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Frontier County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.3% of students in Frontier 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 Frontier County schools?
Across Frontier County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data