Enrollment
40
High
DISTRICT 30 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 317356001229
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
525 HWY 92, TRYON, NE 69167 · (308) 587-2262 · McPherson County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL40 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 6 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 9 | 7 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 10 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 23% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 40 | #264 of 274 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
40
+5 (+14%) vs 2020
+29% since 1990-91, when it was 31
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40 | 7.8 | 5.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 7.2 | 4.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 7.2 | 5.1:1 | 8% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 7 | 5.0:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 7 | 5.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 7 | 5.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 50 | 8 | 6.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 7 | 5.4:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 31 | 6 | 5.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (41 to 40); teachers up 11% (7 to 7.8).
About MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in TRYON, Nebraska. It reports enrollment of 40 students in grades 7 through 12. The school is 90% below the average for high schools in Nebraska.
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is in MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS, a district with 60 students across 2 schools.
At MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL, 100% of students are White.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.2:1. The school has 7.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1.
In McPherson County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $58,684, about 26% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 2 public schools and about 60 students.
About 0.1 miles separate MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL from the closest public school, TRYON ELEMENTARY.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 35 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 40 by 2024-25.
The discussion board for MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
McPherson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
475
Census ACS
Median income
$58,684
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
60 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- TRYON ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 20
- STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL23.6 mi · 90
- STAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL23.6 mi · 64
- HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL27.5 mi · 239
- HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL27.5 mi · 300
- SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL28.5 mi · 164
Frequently asked questions
About MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL?
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 40 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL serve?
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 5.2:1 students per teacher at MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL are roughly 100% White.
Who oversees MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL?
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is overseen by MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS in McPherson County.
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