For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 226 students in Rock County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE are Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Rock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bassett Grade School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E Florence
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rock County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
East Hwy 20
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rock County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 78 Box 122
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 75 Box 157 A
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85256 Us Hwy 183
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, NE include Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock County?
2 public schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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