For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 459 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE are Litchfield High School, Loup City Elementary School and Loup City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Loup City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 N 7th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Loup City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 8th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Jerald St Po Box 7
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Gr: PK-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE include Litchfield High School, Loup City Elementary School and Loup City High School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman County?
4 public schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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