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Nemaha County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Nebraska, 8 sit inside Nemaha County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,374 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Nemaha County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,374
+140 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,374
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,924
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.3%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
738 students
Middle
2
260 students
High
2
376 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,019 students · 3 districts in Nemaha County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Nemaha 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
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Nemaha County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 4 schools in Nemaha County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CALVERT ELEMENTARYAuburnElementaryPK-05531·
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOLAuburnHigh09-12258·
AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOLAuburnMiddle06-08190·
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT JOHNSONJohnsonElementaryPK-05167·
HIGH SCHOOL AT JOHNSONJohnsonHigh09-12118·
JOHNSON - BROCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLJohnsonMiddle06-0870·
LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOLAuburnElementaryPK-PK40·
LEARNING CENTERAuburnCombined01-120·

Cities in Nemaha County

Auburn5 schoolsJohnson3 schools

About Nemaha County

In Nebraska, Nemaha County is a thinly populated county of about 7,046 residents. 8 public schools across the county teaches about 1,374 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,924, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% below the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Nemaha County comprises 3 elementary schools (738 students), 2 middle schools (260), 2 high schools (376), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Nemaha County is AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 1,019 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,374 students, rose 11% from the 1,234 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Nemaha County added 1 school, going from 6 to 7.

On this page, the community for Nemaha County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Nemaha County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Nemaha County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 1,374.
How many high schools are in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 376 students.
How many middle schools are in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 738 students.
What is the largest school district in Nemaha County?
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Nemaha County, serving approximately 1,019 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Nemaha County?
Nemaha County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 7,046, with a median age of 39. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Nemaha County?
Median household income in Nemaha County is $60,924, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Nemaha County?
Approximately 29.4% of adults 25 and older in Nemaha County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Nemaha County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.3% of students in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County schools?
Across Nemaha County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.

Nemaha County school rankings

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