For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 165 students in Hooker County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Hooker County, NE are Mullen Elementary School, Mullen Middle School and Mullen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hooker County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hooker County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Hooker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 N E 2nd St
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2292
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mullen Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 N Blaine
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2223
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mullen High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 N Blaine
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2223
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hooker County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Hooker County, NE include Mullen Elementary School, Mullen Middle School and Mullen High School.
How many public schools are located in Hooker County?
3 public schools are located in Hooker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hooker County?
Hooker 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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