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Hitchcock County

Nebraska · Public K-12

From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Hitchcock County's 2 public schools collectively enroll about 279 K-12 students, with Hitchcock Co Sch System the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hitchcock County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
279
-165 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
279
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,567
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.6%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
161 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
118 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM
279 students · 1 district 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
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
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

Test scores in Hitchcock County

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

See all 2 schools in Hitchcock County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HITCHCOCK CO ELEMENTARYCulbertsonElementaryPK-06161·
HITCHCOCK CO JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLTrentonHigh07-12118·

Cities in Hitchcock County

Culbertson1 schoolTrenton1 school

About Hitchcock County

Hitchcock County is a thinly populated county of about 2,569 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system educates approximately 279 students across 2 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,567 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% below the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Hitchcock County covers 1 elementary school (161 students), and 1 high school (118).

HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 279 students across Hitchcock County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hitchcock County has decreased 37% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 444 students to 279. Hitchcock County now counts 2 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Hitchcock 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 K-12 schools serve Hitchcock County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 279.
How many high schools are in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 118 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 161 students.
What is the largest school district in Hitchcock County?
HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM is the largest school district in Hitchcock County, serving approximately 279 students. The county contains 1 school district 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 41.6% 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hitchcock County schools?
Across Hitchcock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data