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Perkins County

Nebraska · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 419 students, in a county of 2,821 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
419
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,778
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.6%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS
419 students · 1 district in Perkins County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Perkins 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
91%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.3% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PERKINS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHGrantElementaryPK-06250·
PERKINS COUNTY JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGrantHigh07-12169·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Perkins County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Perkins County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 419.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Perkins County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Perkins County?
PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Perkins County, serving approximately 419 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Perkins County?
Perkins County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,821, with a median age of 41. About 24.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Perkins County?
Median household income in Perkins County is $72,778, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Perkins County?
Approximately 25.8% of adults 25 and older in Perkins County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Perkins County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.6% of students in Perkins 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 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perkins County schools?
Across Perkins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Perkins County?
Perkins County residents are approximately 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Perkins County is owner-occupied?
Perkins County has about 1,359 housing units, of which roughly 78.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data