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Richardson County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Nebraska's Richardson County runs 7 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Falls City Public Schools at 899 students. That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Richardson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,217
-83 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,217
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,108
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
690 students
Middle
2
223 students
High
2
304 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
899 students · 2 districts in Richardson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richardson 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
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Richardson County

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

See all 4 schools in Richardson County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FALLS CITY NORTH ELEMENTARYFalls CityElementaryPK-02341·
FALLS CITY SENIOR HIGHFalls CityHigh09-12216·
HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHumboldtElementaryPK-05175·
FALLS CITY SOUTH ELEMENTARYFalls CityElementary03-05174·
FALLS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLFalls CityMiddle06-08168·
HTRS HIGH SCHOOLHumboldtHigh09-1288·
HTRS MIDDLE SCHOOLHumboldtMiddle06-0855·

Cities in Richardson County

Falls City4 schoolsHumboldt3 schools

About Richardson County

Richardson County is a sparse county of about 7,751 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,217 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,108, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Richardson County is made up of 3 elementary schools (690 students), 2 middle schools (223), and 2 high schools (304).

The largest single district in Richardson County is FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 899 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,217 students, fell 6% from the 1,300 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Richardson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,217 students.
How many high schools are in Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 304 students.
How many middle schools are in Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 223 students.
How many elementary schools are in Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 690 students.
What is the largest school district in Richardson County?
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Richardson County, serving approximately 899 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 7,751, with a median age of 47. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Richardson County?
Median household income in Richardson County is $60,108, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richardson County?
Approximately 23.8% of adults 25 and older in Richardson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richardson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.3% of students in Richardson 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richardson County schools?
Across Richardson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data