For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 226 students in Rock County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE are Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bassett Grade School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Florence
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Rock County High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
East Hwy 20
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 78 Box 122
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
45597 866th Rd
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hc 75 Box 157 A
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 78 Box 154
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE include Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock County?
2 public schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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