Total enrollment
724
-12 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Johnson County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Johnson County's public schools total 6 across the county, with enrollment of about 724 and Johnson Co Central Public Schs the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Johnson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 80%
% Hispanic
14%
was 16%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
724
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,632
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.0%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
373 students
Middle
1
104 students
High
2
247 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
500 students · 2 districts in Johnson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Johnson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON CO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Tecumseh | High | 09-12 | 166 | · |
| JOHNSON CO CENTRAL EL-TECUMSEH | Tecumseh | Elementary | PK-03 | 158 | · |
| STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Sterling | Elementary | PK-06 | 143 | · |
| JOHNSON CO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCH | Cook | Middle | 06-08 | 104 | · |
| STERLING HIGH SCHOOL | Sterling | High | 07-12 | 81 | · |
| JOHNSON CO CENTRAL ELEM-COOK | Cook | Elementary | 04-05 | 72 | · |
Cities in Johnson County
About Johnson County
Johnson County is a sparse county of about 5,261 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 724 students across 6 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,632 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 17% noticeably below the Nebraska median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Johnson County spans 3 elementary schools (373 students), 1 middle school (104), and 2 high schools (247).
The largest single district in Johnson County is JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS, which alone enrolls about 500 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 724 students, held roughly steady from the 736 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Johnson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data