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Hitchcock County

Nebraska · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 417 students, in a county of 2,569 residents.

Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
417
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,567
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.4%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
310 students · 2 districts in Hitchcock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hitchcock 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
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
46
23.5% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HITCHCOCK CO ELEMENTARYCulbertsonElementaryPK-06187·
HITCHCOCK CO JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLTrentonHigh07-12123·
PALISADE ATTENDANCE CENTERPalisadeElementaryPK-05107·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Hitchcock County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 417.
How many high schools are in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County, Nebraska has 1 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Hitchcock County?
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM is the largest school district in Hitchcock County, serving approximately 310 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County has roughly 2,569 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hitchcock County?
Median household income in Hitchcock County is $51,567, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hitchcock County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Hitchcock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hitchcock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.4% of students in Hitchcock 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 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hitchcock County schools?
Across Hitchcock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County residents are approximately 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hitchcock County is owner-occupied?
Hitchcock County has about 1,561 housing units, of which roughly 78.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data