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Harlan County

Nebraska · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 359 students, in a county of 2,847 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
359
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,625
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.2%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
359 students · 1 district in Harlan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Harlan 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.9% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ALMA ELEMENTARY AT ALMAAlmaElementaryPK-06192·
ALMA HIGH SCHOOLAlmaHigh07-12167·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Harlan County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Harlan County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 359.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harlan County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Harlan County?
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Harlan County, serving approximately 359 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Harlan County?
Harlan County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,847, with a median age of 47. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Harlan County?
Median household income in Harlan County is $70,625, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harlan County?
Approximately 29.2% of adults 25 and older in Harlan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harlan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.2% of students in Harlan 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 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harlan County schools?
Across Harlan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Harlan County?
Harlan County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Harlan County is owner-occupied?
Harlan County has about 1,884 housing units, of which roughly 85.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data