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Keith County

Nebraska · Public K-12

For a Nebraska county, Keith County operates a compact public-school system: 5 schools and 965 students, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Keith County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
965
-92 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 82%
% Hispanic
16%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
965
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,645
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.5%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
465 students
Middle
1
158 students
High
2
342 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
766 students · 2 districts in Keith County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Keith 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
88%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
16%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.6% under 18

Test scores in Keith County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 58.3%
  2. PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL· 52.4%

See all 2 schools in Keith County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOLOgallalaElementaryPK-05371·
OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOLOgallalaHigh09-12237·
OGALLALA MIDDLE SCHOOLOgallalaMiddle06-08158·
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOLPaxtonHigh07-12105·
PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPaxtonElementaryPK-0694·

Cities in Keith County

Ogallala3 schoolsPaxton2 schools

About Keith County

In Nebraska, Keith County is a low-population county of about 8,219 residents. 5 public schools across the county serves about 965 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,645, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the Nebraska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Keith County is built around 2 elementary schools (465 students), 1 middle school (158), and 2 high schools (342).

OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 766 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 965 students, shrank 9% from the 1,057 reported in SY 2017-18. Keith County now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Keith County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Keith County?
Keith County, Nebraska has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 965 students.
How many high schools are in Keith County?
Keith County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 342 students.
How many middle schools are in Keith County?
Keith County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 158 students.
How many elementary schools are in Keith County?
Keith County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 465 students.
What is the largest school district in Keith County?
OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Keith County, serving approximately 766 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Keith County?
Keith County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 8,219, with a median age of 48. About 20.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Keith County?
Median household income in Keith County is $60,645, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Keith County?
Approximately 22.7% of adults 25 and older in Keith County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Keith County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.5% of students in Keith 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 Keith County schools?
Across Keith County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data