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Kimball County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Kimball County, Nebraska operates 3 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 470 students (about 157 per campus). By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Kimball County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
470
-72 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 83%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
470
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,712
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.4%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
300 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
170 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
389 students · 2 districts in Kimball County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kimball 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
84%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
12%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.7%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Kimball County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. KIMBALL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 67.2%
  2. MARY LYNCH ELEMENTARY· 59.7%

See all 2 schools in Kimball County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARY LYNCH ELEMENTARYKimballElementaryPK-06219·
KIMBALL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLKimballHigh07-12170·
POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDixElementaryPK-0681·

Cities in Kimball County

Kimball2 schoolsDix1 school

About Kimball County

In Nebraska, Kimball County is a rural-scale county of about 3,248 residents. 3 public schools across the county instructs about 470 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,712, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 18% lower than the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Kimball County is made up of 2 elementary schools (300 students), and 1 high school (170).

KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 389 students across Kimball County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 470 students, fell 13% from the 542 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 9% to 12% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Kimball County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Kimball County?
Kimball County, Nebraska has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 470 students.
How many high schools are in Kimball County?
Kimball County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 170 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kimball County?
Kimball County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 300 students.
What is the largest school district in Kimball County?
KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Kimball County, serving approximately 389 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kimball County?
Kimball County has roughly 3,248 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kimball County?
Median household income in Kimball County is $56,712, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kimball County?
Approximately 15.0% of adults 25 and older in Kimball County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kimball County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.4% of students in Kimball 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kimball County schools?
Across Kimball County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Kimball County?
Kimball County residents are approximately 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data