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Rock County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Nebraska's Rock County runs 2 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Rock County Public Schools at 228 students. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Rock County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
228
-21 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,319
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
228
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,125
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.5%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
138 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
90 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
228 students · 1 district in Rock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rock 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
99%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.9% under 18

Test scores in Rock County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. BASSETT GRADE SCHOOL· 64.5%

See all 1 schools in Rock County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BASSETT GRADE SCHOOLBassettElementaryPK-06138·
ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLBassettHigh07-1290·

Cities in Rock County

Bassett2 schools

About Rock County

In Nebraska, Rock County is a sparse county of about 1,319 residents. 2 public schools across the county instructs about 228 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,125, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 16% below the Nebraska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Rock County is made up of 1 elementary school (138 students), and 1 high school (90).

The largest single district in Rock County is ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 228 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 8%: 249 students in SY 2020-21 versus 228 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Rock County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rock County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Rock County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 228.
How many high schools are in Rock County?
Rock County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 90 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rock County?
Rock County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 138 students.
What is the largest school district in Rock County?
ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Rock County, serving approximately 228 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Rock County?
Rock County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 1,319, with a median age of 49. About 19.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rock County?
Median household income in Rock County is $58,125, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rock County?
Approximately 27.1% of adults 25 and older in Rock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.5% of students in Rock 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 Rock County schools?
Across Rock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rock County?
Rock County residents are approximately 99% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data