For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 415 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Deuel County, NE are Creek Valley Elementary School, South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Creek Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6th & Hayward
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Creek Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
6th And Hayward Ave
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Deuel County, NE include Creek Valley Elementary School, South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Deuel County?
5 public schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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