For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in Spencer, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NE are Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Spencer, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Spencer, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NE include Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
2 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer 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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