Best Schools in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, NE has a total of 21 schools including 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 5,129 students attend Phelps County, NE schools. On average, schools in Phelps County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Phelps County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, NE has 8 high schools with 2,666 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Phelps County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Phelps County meet expectations.
1. Loomis Secondary School
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Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Holdrege High School
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Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
3. Kearney High School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
4. Axtell High School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Elm Creek High School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
6. Overton High School
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Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
7. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
8. Bertrand High School
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Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Middle Schools in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, NE has 3 middle schools with 983 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Phelps County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Phelps County don't meet expectations.
1. Horizon Middle School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Holdrege Middle School
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Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, NE has 10 elementary schools with 1,480 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Phelps County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Phelps County exceed expectations.
1. Almena Elem
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Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
2. Axtell Elementary School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
3. Holdrege Elementary School
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Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
4. Bertrand Elementary School
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Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
5. Elm Creek Elementary School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
6. Loomis Elementary School
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Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
7. Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 58 Students
8. Overton Elementary School
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Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
9. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 78 Students
10. All Saints Catholic School
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All Saints Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Phelps County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Phelps County, NE has a total population of 8,968 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Phelps 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 Phelps County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Phelps County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Phelps County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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