The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

McPherson County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Nebraska's McPherson County runs 2 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Mc Pherson County Schools at 60 students. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in McPherson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
60
-13 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
475
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
60
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,684
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
20 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
40 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
60 students · 1 district in McPherson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McPherson 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
92%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.1% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLTryonHigh07-1240·
TRYON ELEMENTARYTryonElementaryPK-0620·

Cities in McPherson County

Tryon2 schools

About McPherson County

In Nebraska, McPherson County is a sparse county of about 475 residents. 2 public schools across the county instructs about 60 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,684, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 15% noticeably below the Nebraska median.

In terms of grade levels, McPherson County is made up of 1 elementary school (20 students), and 1 high school (40).

The largest single district in McPherson County is MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 60 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 60 students, shrank 18% from the 73 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for McPherson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve McPherson County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in McPherson County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 60.
How many high schools are in McPherson County?
McPherson County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 40 students.
How many elementary schools are in McPherson County?
McPherson County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 20 students.
What is the largest school district in McPherson County?
MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in McPherson County, serving approximately 60 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of McPherson County?
McPherson County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 475, with a median age of 46. About 21.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in McPherson County?
Median household income in McPherson County is $58,684, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McPherson County?
Approximately 25.7% of adults 25 and older in McPherson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McPherson County schools?
Across McPherson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 5.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McPherson County?
McPherson County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in McPherson County is owner-occupied?
McPherson County has about 268 housing units, of which roughly 65.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data