For the 2026 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 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harlan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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