For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Hitchcock County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Hitchcock County, NE are Hitchcock Co Elementary School and Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hitchcock County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hitchcock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hitchcock County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hitchcock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
712 Arizona St Box 128
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 3%
605 Bailey Box 324
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hitchcock County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Hitchcock County, NE include Hitchcock Co Elementary School and Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Hitchcock County?
4 public schools are located in Hitchcock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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