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Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, Nebraska

Shelby-Rising City Public Schools is a unified school district in Polk County and Butler County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,046 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 168 sq mi (434 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,046 ± 305
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Polk County61% of the district’s landButler County39% of the district’s land
Land area
168 sq mi (434 km²)
Median household income
$92,039 ± $10,720
Median home value
$204,100 ± $36,397
Water area
0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3176590
Coordinates (central point)
41.228322, -97.377631
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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 Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, largest first

  1. South Canada Precinct1,219 people
  2. Shelby (village)684 people
  3. Reading Township485 people
  4. Rising City (village)256 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. Osceola Public Schools10 mi west
  2. David City Public Schools12 mi east
  3. Columbus Public Schools13 mi north
  4. Cross County Community Schools16 mi southwest
  5. Centennial Public Schools22 mi south
  6. Seward Public Schools25 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Shelby-Rising City Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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