For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 535 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, NE are Holdrege Middle School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phelps County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Phelps County 51爆料s (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 middle schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, NE include Holdrege Middle School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phelps County?
3 public middle schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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