For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 552 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Secondary School, Bertrand High School and Holdrege High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Phelps County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holdrege High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loomis Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Gr: PK-4 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Secondary School, Bertrand High School and Holdrege High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phelps County?
3 public high schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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