Total enrollment
1,514
-30 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Phelps County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Phelps County number 8, teaching approximately 1,514 Nebraska students against a population of 9,009. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Phelps County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Phelps County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nebraska | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,514 | #34 of 47 | #2,470 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #31 of 47 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #17 of 47 | #425 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.2% | #23 of 47 | #2,139 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.7% | #28 of 44 | #1,910 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Phelps County school rankings
Residents
9,009
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,514
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,919
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.2%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
4
653 students
Middle
1
290 students
High
3
571 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,006 students · 3 districts in Phelps County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Phelps County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
29.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.3% under 18
Test scores in Phelps County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- LOOMIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 64.4%
- HOLDREGE MIDDLE SCHOOL· 57.3%
- BERTRAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 57.1%
- HOLDREGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 51.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLDREGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Holdrege | Elementary | PK-04 | 340 | · |
| HOLDREGE HIGH SCHOOL | Holdrege | High | 09-12 | 337 | · |
| HOLDREGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Holdrege | Middle | 05-08 | 290 | · |
| LOOMIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Loomis | Elementary | PK-06 | 153 | · |
| BERTRAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Bertrand | Elementary | PK-06 | 121 | · |
| LOOMIS SECONDARY SCHOOL | Loomis | High | 07-12 | 119 | · |
| BERTRAND HIGH SCHOOL | Bertrand | High | 07-12 | 115 | · |
| HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CTR | Holdrege | Elementary | PK-PK | 39 | · |
Cities in Phelps County
About Phelps County
Across the compact Nebraska county of Phelps County of about 9,009 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 1,514 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,919, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Phelps County consists of 4 elementary schools (653 students), 1 middle school (290), and 3 high schools (571).
HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,006 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,514 students, held roughly steady from the 1,544 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Phelps County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data