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Merrick County

Nebraska · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,237 students, in a county of 7,724 residents.

Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
1,237
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,354
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.7%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
767 students · 4 districts in Merrick County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Merrick 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
6%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.6% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCentral CityElementaryPK-04307·
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOLCentral CityHigh09-12232·
CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLCentral CityMiddle05-08228·
PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPalmerElementaryPK-06208·
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLClarksElementaryPK-06121·
PALMER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGHPalmerHigh07-12114·
LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGrand IslandPrekindergartenPK-PK27·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Merrick County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Merrick County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 1,237.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Merrick County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Merrick County?
CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Merrick County, serving approximately 767 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Merrick County?
Merrick County has roughly 7,724 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Merrick County?
Median household income in Merrick County is $68,354, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Merrick County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Merrick County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Merrick County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.7% of students in Merrick 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 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merrick County schools?
Across Merrick County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Merrick County?
Merrick County residents are approximately 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Merrick County is owner-occupied?
Merrick County has about 3,598 housing units, of which roughly 82.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data