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Greeley County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Greeley County's school count of 5 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 422 students inside Nebraska, around 19% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Greeley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
422
+24 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
422
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,929
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
243 students
Middle
1
46 students
High
1
133 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
328 students · 2 districts in Greeley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greeley 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
94%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Greeley County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 3 schools in Greeley County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CENTRAL VALLEY ELEM - SCOTIAScotiaElementaryPK-06183·
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLGreeleyHigh07-12133·
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - SPALDINGSpaldingElementaryPK-0548·
RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLSpaldingMiddle06-0846·
CENTRAL VALLEY PK - GREELEYGreeleyElementaryPK-PK12·

Cities in Greeley County

Greeley2 schoolsSpalding2 schoolsScotia1 school

About Greeley County

Greeley County is a sparse Nebraska county of about 2,202 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 422 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $63,929 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Greeley County is made up of 3 elementary schools (243 students), 1 middle school (46), and 1 high school (133).

CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 328 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 6%: 398 students in SY 2017-18 versus 422 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Greeley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Greeley County?
Greeley County, Nebraska has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 422 students.
How many high schools are in Greeley County?
Greeley County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 133 students.
How many middle schools are in Greeley County?
Greeley County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 46 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greeley County?
Greeley County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 243 students.
What is the largest school district in Greeley County?
CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Greeley County, serving approximately 328 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Greeley County?
Greeley County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,202, with a median age of 44. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Greeley County?
Median household income in Greeley County is $63,929, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greeley County?
Approximately 21.3% of adults 25 and older in Greeley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greeley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.4% of students in Greeley 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 Greeley County schools?
Across Greeley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data