For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,227 students in Merrick County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 194 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Merrick County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Merrick County, NE are Palmer Elementary School, Central City High School and Palmer Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Merrick County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merrick County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 28th St
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Palmer Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Central City Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Grades: 5-8
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
High Plains Community Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Merrick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1003 Cady St Po Box 206
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
1003 Cady St
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
609 5th St
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
609 5th St Box 247
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merrick County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Merrick County, NE include Palmer Elementary School, Central City High School and Palmer Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Merrick County, NE?
6 public schools are located in Merrick County, NE.
What percentage of students in Merrick County, NE go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Merrick County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick County, NE?
Merrick County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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