For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 242 students in Wilcox, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Wilcox, NE are Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School, Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilcox, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilcox have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilcox, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
613 Nelson Street
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Grades: 3-5
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilcox, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Wilcox, NE include Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School, Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilcox?
3 public schools are located in Wilcox.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox?
Wilcox public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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