Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools, Nebraska

Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools is a unified school district in Burt County, Thurston County, and Cuming County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,103 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 154 sq mi (399 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,103 ± 162
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Burt County83% of the district’s landThurston County15% of the district’s landCuming County2% of the district’s land
Land area
154 sq mi (399 km²)
Median household income
$51,621 ± $5,878
Median home value
$118,300 ± $7,226
Water area
1.78 sq mi (4.62 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3173210
Coordinates (central point)
41.970434, -96.376458

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 Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools, largest first

  1. Everett Township1,096 people
  2. Lyons (city)900 people
  3. Decatur Township708 people
  4. Decatur (village)482 people
  5. Logan Township186 people
  6. Anderson Township90 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. Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools9.9 mi northwest
  2. Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schools10 mi north
  3. Oakland Craig Public Schools11 mi south
  4. Walthill Public Schools14 mi northwest
  5. Tekamah-Herman Community Schools15 mi southeast
  6. Whiting Community School District, Iowa16 mi northeast
  7. West Monona Community School District, Iowa17 mi east
  8. West Point Public Schools21 mi west

These share a boundary with Lyons-Decatur Northeast 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 Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools before you rely on it.

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