For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 243 students in Valley County, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Valley County, NE is 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 school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Valley County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ord Jr-sr High 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
| 243 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: 7-12
| 51 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 Ord Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Valley County?
1 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
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