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York County

Nebraska · Public K-12

York County's public-school footprint spans 8 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,169, the largest district being York Public Schools. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in York County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,169
+194 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 84%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,169
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,757
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.3%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
1,088 students
Middle
1
307 students
High
3
774 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,598 students · 3 districts in York County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of York 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
89%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.3% under 18

Test scores in York County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 5 schools in York County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLYorkElementaryPK-05615·
YORK HIGH SCHOOLYorkHigh09-12498·
YORK MIDDLE SCHOOLYorkMiddle06-08307·
PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMYYorkElementaryPK-PK178·
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYHendersonElementaryPK-06176·
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHHendersonHigh07-12148·
MCCOOL JUNCTION JR-SR HIGH SCHMccool JunctionHigh07-12128·
MC COOL JUNCTION ELEM SCHOOLMccool JunctionElementaryPK-06119·

Cities in York County

York4 schoolsHenderson2 schoolsMccool Junction2 schools

About York County

Across the sparse Nebraska county of York County of about 14,286 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,169 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,757, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% meaningfully above the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, York County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,088 students), 1 middle school (307), and 3 high schools (774).

YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,598 students across York County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in York County has expanded 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,975 students to 2,169.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for York County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in York County?
York County, Nebraska has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,169 students.
How many high schools are in York County?
York County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 774 students.
How many middle schools are in York County?
York County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 307 students.
How many elementary schools are in York County?
York County, Nebraska has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,088 students.
What is the largest school district in York County?
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in York County, serving approximately 1,598 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of York County?
York County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 14,286, with a median age of 39. About 23.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in York County?
Median household income in York County is $77,757, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of York County?
Approximately 25.7% of adults 25 and older in York County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in York County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.3% of students in York 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 York County schools?
Across York County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.6 to 1.

York County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data