High Plains Community Schools, Nebraska

High Plains Community Schools is a unified school district in 5 counties, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,782 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 222 sq mi (574 km²) of land.

OmahaLincoln
High Plains Community Schools in Nebraska
Cross County Community SchoolsCentral City Public SchoolsOsceola Public Schools
High Plains Community Schools and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,782 ± 165
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Merrick County42% of the district’s landPolk County24% of the district’s landHamilton County20% of the district’s landYork County11% of the district’s landNance County3% of the district’s land
Land area
222 sq mi (574 km²)
Median household income
$66,333 ± $10,370
Median home value
$152,900 ± $24,756
Water area
3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100123
Coordinates (central point)
41.148398, -97.831065

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 High Plains Community Schools, largest first

  1. Clarksville Township671 people
  2. West Pleasant Home Precinct620 people
  3. Polk (village)351 people
  4. Clarks (village)330 people
  5. Hordville (village)221 people
  6. Arborville Precinct68 people
  7. Prairie Island Township57 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. Central City Public Schools12 mi west
  2. Cross County Community Schools13 mi southeast
  3. Osceola Public Schools15 mi east
  4. Hampton Public Schools17 mi south
  5. Fullerton Public Schools19 mi northwest
  6. Twin River Public Schools20 mi north
  7. Heartland Community Schools22 mi south
  8. Aurora Public Schools22 mi southwest

These share a boundary with High Plains Community Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with High Plains Community Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.