For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,006 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE are So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Furnas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: PK-4
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Arapahoe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Arapahoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New View School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1103 Central St
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE include So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Furnas County?
7 public schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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