For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Loup County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Loup County, NE are Loup County Elementary School and Loup County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loup County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Loup County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Loup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loup County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Loup County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Loup County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Loup County, NE include Loup County Elementary School and Loup County High School.
How many public schools are located in Loup County?
2 public schools are located in Loup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Loup County?
Loup County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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