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Perkins County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Perkins County is a Nebraska county whose public-school system spans 2 campuses and approximately 429 students. Median household income runs about $72,778. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Perkins County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
429
+20 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 90%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
429
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,778
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.8%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
241 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
188 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS
429 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
85%
Hispanic
13%
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

Test scores in Perkins County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 2 schools in Perkins County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PERKINS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHGrantElementaryPK-06241·
PERKINS COUNTY JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGrantHigh07-12188·

Cities in Perkins County

Grant2 schools

About Perkins County

Perkins County is a rural-scale Nebraska county of about 2,821 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 429 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,778, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 5% above the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Perkins County consists of 1 elementary school (241 students), and 1 high school (188).

PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 429 students across Perkins County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 429 students, expanded 5% from the 409 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 8% to 13%.

On this page, the community for Perkins County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

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 429.
How many high schools are in Perkins County?
Perkins County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 188 students.
How many elementary schools are in Perkins County?
Perkins County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 241 students.
What is the largest school district in Perkins County?
PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Perkins County, serving approximately 429 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 26.8% 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perkins County schools?
Across Perkins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data