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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
Enrollment
40
High
DISTRICT 30 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
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
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
6
Grade 12
9
Student demographics
White
40100%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 61%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2255%
Female
1845%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
40
-1 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
was 5.9:1
% White
100%
was 98%
% Hispanic
0%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL, a very small high school in TRYON, Nebraska, part of MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS, enrolls 40 students, covering grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 391 students per school, that is 90% below typical.

MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 60 students; MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL shows that nearly all students (100%) are White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL lists 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.6:1, putting MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, McPherson County reports that median household earnings sit near $58,684, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is one of 2 public schools in McPherson County (combined enrollment of about 60 students).

Nearest neighbor: TRYON ELEMENTARY, around 0.1 miles off.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 41 students in 2018 compared to 40 in 2025.

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McPherson County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
District
MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Address
525 HWY 92, TRYON, NE 69167
Phone
(308) 587-2262
County
McPherson County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
40
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
5.2:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
317356001229
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Other schools in TRYON
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Frequently asked questions

About MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
What 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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