For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Arthur County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE are Arthur County High School and Arthur County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arthur County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arthur County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arthur County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Elm St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2253
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Arthur County Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Cedar
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Arthur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Cedar St
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Arthur County, NE include Arthur County High School and Arthur County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arthur County?
2 public schools are located in Arthur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arthur County?
Arthur County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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