For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 535 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, NE are Holdrege Middle School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phelps County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Loomis Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Phelps County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, NE include Holdrege Middle School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phelps County?
3 public middle schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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