For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 382 students in Harlan County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Harlan County, NE are Alma Elementary At Alma and Alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harlan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Harlan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 477
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harlan County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Harlan County, NE include Alma Elementary At Alma and Alma High School.
How many public schools are located in Harlan County?
2 public schools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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