For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Arthur County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE are Arthur County Elementary School and Arthur County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arthur County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arthur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arthur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur County Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Cedar
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur County High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Elm St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Arthur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Cedar St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE include Arthur County Elementary School and Arthur County High School.
How many public schools are located in Arthur County?
2 public schools are located in Arthur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arthur County?
Arthur County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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