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Garden County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public education in Garden County reaches 236 students across 2 schools. Garden County Schools is the largest district at 236 students. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Garden County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
236
-14 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
15%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
236
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,882
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.2%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
140 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
96 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
236 students · 1 district in Garden County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Garden 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
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
15%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
50
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Garden County

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

See all 2 schools in Garden County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GARDEN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOshkoshElementaryPK-06140·
GARDEN COUNTY JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOshkoshHigh07-1296·

Cities in Garden County

Oshkosh2 schools

About Garden County

Across the low-population Nebraska county of Garden County of about 1,761 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 236 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,882, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 39% below the Nebraska median.

On the school-mix side, Garden County spans 1 elementary school (140 students), and 1 high school (96).

GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 236 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Garden County has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 250 students to 236. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 81% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Garden County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Garden County?
Garden County, Nebraska has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 236 students.
How many high schools are in Garden County?
Garden County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 96 students.
How many elementary schools are in Garden County?
Garden County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 140 students.
What is the largest school district in Garden County?
GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Garden County, serving approximately 236 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Garden County?
Garden County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 1,761, with a median age of 50. About 20.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Garden County?
Median household income in Garden County is $41,882, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Garden County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Garden County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Garden County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.2% of students in Garden 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 Garden County schools?
Across Garden County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Garden County?
Garden County residents are approximately 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data