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Sherman County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Sherman County clocks in around 452 students across 4 schools (2 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Sherman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
452
-28 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 94%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
452
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,578
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.8%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
287 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
165 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
331 students · 2 districts in Sherman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sherman 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
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.2% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LOUP CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLoup CityElementaryPK-06211·
LOUP CITY HIGH SCHOOLLoup CityHigh07-12120·
LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLitchfieldElementaryPK-0676·
LITCHFIELD HIGH SCHOOLLitchfieldHigh07-1245·

Cities in Sherman County

Litchfield2 schoolsLoup City2 schools

About Sherman County

In Nebraska, Sherman County is a thinly populated county of about 2,967 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 452 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,578, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Nebraska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sherman County spans 2 elementary schools (287 students), and 2 high schools (165).

LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 331 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 6%: 480 students in SY 2017-18 versus 452 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 94% to 89%.

On this page, the community for Sherman County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Nebraska has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 452 students.
How many high schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 165 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 287 students.
What is the largest school district in Sherman County?
LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Sherman County, serving approximately 331 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sherman County?
Sherman County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,967, with a median age of 47. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sherman County?
Median household income in Sherman County is $63,578, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sherman County?
Approximately 20.5% of adults 25 and older in Sherman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sherman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.8% of students in Sherman 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 Sherman County schools?
Across Sherman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sherman County?
Sherman County residents are approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data