Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2025-26)

Best Phelps County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 552 students in Phelps County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Secondary School, Bertrand High School and Holdrege High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Phelps County, NE public high schools have an score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Phelps County, NE public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Holdrege High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Loomis Secondary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
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101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111

Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Bertrand High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
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503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427

Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #33.

Holdrege High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558

Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phelps County, NE

Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269

Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Funk Public School (Closed 2023)

301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691

Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Phelps District R 6 Elementary School (Closed 2006)

11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710

Gr: PK-8 | 14 students

Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292

Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

R7 Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179

Gr: PK-4 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2016)

115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339

Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Secondary School, Bertrand High School and Holdrege High School.

How many public high schools are located in Phelps County?

3 public high schools are located in Phelps County.

What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?

Phelps County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).