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Sheridan County

Nebraska · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 751 students, in a county of 5,014 residents.

Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
751
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,121
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
11.4%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
550 students · 2 districts in Sheridan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sheridan 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
81%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
10%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
13%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.3% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELEM-GORDONGordonElementaryPK-05184·
GORDON-RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOLGordonHigh09-12152·
GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELE-RUSHVILLERushvilleElementaryPK-05113·
GORDON-RUSHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLRushvilleMiddle06-08101·
HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHay SpringsElementaryPK-0590·
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLHay SpringsHigh09-1258·
HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLHay SpringsMiddle06-0842·
HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOODHay SpringsPrekindergartenPK-PK11·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Sheridan County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Sheridan County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 751.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sheridan County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Sheridan County?
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS is the largest school district in Sheridan County, serving approximately 550 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County has roughly 5,014 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sheridan County?
Median household income in Sheridan County is $60,121, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sheridan County?
Approximately 24.2% of adults 25 and older in Sheridan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sheridan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 11.4% of students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County schools?
Across Sheridan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sheridan County?
Sheridan County residents are approximately 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sheridan County is owner-occupied?
Sheridan County has about 2,704 housing units, of which roughly 74.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data