Best Schools in Harlan County, NE
Harlan County, NE has 14 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,453 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Harlan County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harlan County, NE
The top high schools in Harlan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Southern Valley Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
3. Alma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 167 Students
4. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
5. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
6. Holdrege High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harlan County, NE
The top middle schools in Harlan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holdrege Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlan County, NE
The top elementary schools in Harlan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. Loomis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. So Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
4. Alma Elementary At Alma
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
5. Holdrege Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
6. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlan County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlan County, NE has a total population of 3,073 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlan County, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harlan County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlan County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlan County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harlan County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harlan County, NE
How many schools are in Harlan County, NE?
Harlan County, NE has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,453 students in total.
How do schools in Harlan County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Harlan County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Harlan County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harlan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harlan County
1 places in Harlan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Alma (1)