For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in Howells, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Howells, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Howells, NE is Howells Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howells, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Howells have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Howells, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howells Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells
Magnet School
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: PK-1
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howells, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Howells, NE include Howells Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Howells?
2 public schools are located in Howells.
What percentage of students in Howells go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Howells are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howells?
Howells public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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