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Sioux County

Nebraska · Public K-12

In Sioux County, Nebraska, the public-school system rolls up to 4 schools and roughly 78 K-12 students, with county median household income around $53,929. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Sioux County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
78
-20 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
14%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
78
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,929
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
20.8%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
54 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
24 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
78 students · 1 district in Sioux County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sioux 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
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
14%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.9% under 18

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HARRISON GRADE SCHOOLHarrisonElementaryPK-0832·
SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHarrisonHigh09-1224·
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOLMorrillElementaryPK-0816·
PINK SCHOOLMarslandElementaryPK-086·

Cities in Sioux County

Harrison2 schoolsMarsland1 schoolMorrill1 school

About Sioux County

Across the compact Nebraska county of Sioux County of about 1,171 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 78 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,929 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 22% lower than the Nebraska median.

On the school-mix side, Sioux County is made up of 3 elementary schools (54 students), and 1 high school (24).

SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 78 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sioux County has decreased 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 98 students to 78. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 14% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Sioux County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Sioux County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Sioux County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 78.
How many high schools are in Sioux County?
Sioux County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 24 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sioux County?
Sioux County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 54 students.
What is the largest school district in Sioux County?
SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Sioux County, serving approximately 78 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Sioux County?
Sioux County has roughly 1,171 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sioux County?
Median household income in Sioux County is $53,929, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sioux County?
Approximately 22.4% of adults 25 and older in Sioux County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sioux County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 20.8% of students in Sioux 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 Sioux County schools?
Across Sioux County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 5.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sioux County?
Sioux County residents are approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data