Total enrollment
1,013
-80 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Furnas County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Across 7 public schools, Furnas County, Nebraska serves roughly 1,013 K-12 students. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Furnas County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,013
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,048
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.0%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
560 students
Middle
1
74 students
High
3
379 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
397 students · 3 districts in Furnas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Furnas 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+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Furnas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- SOUTHERN VALLEY JR/SR HIGH· 69.4%
- SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 67.9%
- ARAPAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 58.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Oxford | Elementary | PK-06 | 252 | · |
| ARAPAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Arapahoe | Elementary | PK-06 | 181 | · |
| ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL | Arapahoe | High | 07-12 | 153 | · |
| SOUTHERN VALLEY JR/SR HIGH | Oxford | High | 07-12 | 145 | · |
| CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Cambridge | Elementary | PK-04 | 127 | · |
| CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Cambridge | High | 09-12 | 81 | · |
| CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Cambridge | Middle | 05-08 | 74 | · |
Cities in Furnas County
About Furnas County
Across the small Nebraska county of Furnas County of about 4,568 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,013 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,048 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 12% lower than the Nebraska median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Furnas County covers 3 elementary schools (560 students), 1 middle school (74), and 3 high schools (379).
SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 397 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 1,093 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,013 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Furnas County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data