South Platte Public Schools, Nebraska

South Platte Public Schools is a unified school district in Keith County, Deuel County, and Perkins County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,268 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 368 sq mi (953 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,268 ± 196
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Keith County51% of the district’s landDeuel County40% of the district’s landPerkins County7% of the district’s land
Land area
368 sq mi (953 km²)
Median household income
$55,882 ± $12,295
Median home value
$141,500 ± $26,116
Water area
6.64 sq mi (17.2 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100110
Coordinates (central point)
41.115505, -102.046918

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 South Platte Public Schools, largest first

  1. Brule Precinct927 people
  2. Big Springs Precinct601 people
  3. Big Springs (village)496 people
  4. Brule (village)346 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. Ogallala Public Schools18 mi east
  2. Julesburg School District RE-1, Colorado18 mi southwest
  3. Creek Valley Schools27 mi west
  4. Perkins County Schools27 mi southeast
  5. Garden County Schools39 mi northwest

These share a boundary with South Platte Public 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 South Platte Public Schools before you rely on it.

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