For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 662 students in Nuckolls County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE are Superior Elementary School, Lawrence/nelson Elementary School and Lawrence - Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nuckolls County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nuckolls County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nuckolls County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Superior Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Lawrence/nelson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Nuckolls County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Gr: 3-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Gr: PK | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
601 W 8th Box 288
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
230 North Dakota
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Gr: PK-2 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Nuckolls County, NE include Superior Elementary School, Lawrence/nelson Elementary School and Lawrence - Nelson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nuckolls County?
6 public schools are located in Nuckolls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nuckolls County?
Nuckolls County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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