Best Schools in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, NE has 20 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,381 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Phelps County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Phelps County, NE
The top high schools in Phelps 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. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
4. Bertrand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 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
7. Overton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
8. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in Phelps County, NE
The top middle schools in Phelps County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Holdrege Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Phelps County, NE
The top elementary schools in Phelps County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
2. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
3. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
4. Overton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
5. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
6. Holdrege Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
7. Bertrand Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
8. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
9. All Saints Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Phelps County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Phelps County, NE
How many schools are in Phelps County, NE?
Phelps County, NE has 20 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,381 students in total.
How do schools in Phelps County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Phelps County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Phelps County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Phelps 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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Phelps County
3 places in Phelps County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Holdrege Public Schools (4 schools)