For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 322 students in Boyd County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Boyd County, NE are Boyd County Elementary (Butte), Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boyd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Grades: 5-8
| 11 students
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
202 E 3rd St Po Box 8
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
89289 United Road
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: PK-6
| 48 students
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 138 students
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boyd County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Boyd County, NE include Boyd County Elementary (Butte), Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).
How many public schools are located in Boyd County?
4 public schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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