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Gothenburg Public Schools, Nebraska

Gothenburg Public Schools is a unified school district in Dawson County, Custer County, and Lincoln County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,333 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 315 sq mi (815 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,333 ± 267
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Dawson County46% of the district’s landCuster County28% of the district’s landLincoln County26% of the district’s land
Land area
315 sq mi (815 km²)
Median household income
$78,438 ± $15,024
Median home value
$197,900 ± $31,763
Water area
0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3171100
Coordinates (central point)
40.995816, -100.176551
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Gothenburg Public Schools, largest first

  1. Gothenburg (city)3,452 people
  2. Gothenburg Precinct286 people
  3. German Precinct176 people
  4. Wayne Township72 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Brady Public Schools10 mi west
  2. Cozad Community Schools13 mi southeast
  3. Callaway Public Schools21 mi northeast
  4. Maxwell Public Schools21 mi west
  5. Eustis-Farnam Public Schools24 mi south
  6. Arnold Public Schools30 mi north

These share a boundary with Gothenburg Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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