For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 292 students in Valley County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Valley County, NE are Arcadia High School and Ord Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Valley County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ord Jr-sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Valley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Ord Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N 19th
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
308 South B, Box 257
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Rr 1 Box 275
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rr 3 Box 107 B
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rr 2 Box 102 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rr 2 Box 22 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Valley County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Valley County, NE include Arcadia High School and Ord Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Valley County?
2 public high schools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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