For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 183 students in Harlan County, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Harlan County, NE is Alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Harlan County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alma High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harlan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Harlan County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Harlan County, NE include Alma High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harlan County?
1 public high schools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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