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Lincoln County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public education in Lincoln County reaches 5,190 students across 22 schools. North Platte Public Schools is the largest district at 3,751 students. By grade band, the county runs 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,169
-615 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
16%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
22
6 districts
Enrollment
5,190
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,148
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.1%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
14
2,591 students
Middle
2
776 students
High
6
1,823 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
3,751 students · 6 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln 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
6%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
16%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 14 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOLNorth PlatteHigh09-121,145·
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOLNorth PlatteMiddle07-08513·
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05329·
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05316·
HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHersheyElementaryPK-06300·
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOLNorth PlatteMiddle06-06263·
MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05247·
HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOLHersheyHigh07-12239·
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05226·
CODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05225·
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05217·
SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSutherlandElementaryPK-06164·
MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOLMaxwellHigh07-12145·
BUFFALO EARLY LEARNING CENTERNorth PlatteElementaryPK-PK133·
MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMaxwellElementaryPK-06124·
SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOLSutherlandHigh07-12119·
LAKE MALONEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-05116·
BRADY HIGH SCHOOLBradyHigh07-12104·
WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWallaceElementaryPK-0690·
BRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBradyElementaryPK-0683·
WALLACE HIGH SCHOOLWallaceHigh07-1271·
OSGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth PlatteElementaryPK-PK21·

Cities in Lincoln County

North Platte12 schoolsBrady2 schoolsHershey2 schoolsMaxwell2 schoolsSutherland2 schoolsWallace2 schools

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a low-population Nebraska county of about 33,802 residents, home to 22 public schools and roughly 5,190 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,148, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 6% below the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Lincoln County consists of 14 elementary schools (2,591 students), 2 middle schools (776), and 6 high schools (1,823).

NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,751 students across Lincoln County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lincoln County has fell 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,784 students to 5,169. Over that span, Lincoln County lost 1 school, going from 22 to 21. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lincoln County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nebraska has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,190 students.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nebraska has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,823 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 776 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nebraska has 14 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,591 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 3,751 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 33,802, with a median age of 42. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $65,148, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 22.7% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.1% of students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.

Lincoln County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data