For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 116 students in Nelson, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Nelson, NE are Lawrence - Nelson Middle School and Lawrence/nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nelson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nelson, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence/nelson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nelson, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Nelson, NE include Lawrence - Nelson Middle School and Lawrence/nelson High School.
How many public schools are located in Nelson?
2 public schools are located in Nelson.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson?
Nelson public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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