For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 662 students in Nuckolls County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE are Lawrence/nelson Elementary School, Superior Elementary School and Superior Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nuckolls County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nuckolls County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Nuckolls County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence/nelson High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Nuckolls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Grades: PK
| 33 students
1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Grades: 3-6
| 124 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Grades: PK
| 17 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
601 W 8th Box 288
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
230 North Dakota
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Grades: PK-2
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE include Lawrence/nelson Elementary School, Superior Elementary School and Superior Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Nuckolls County?
6 public schools are located in Nuckolls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nuckolls County?
Nuckolls 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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