Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Holdrege Public Schools

At a glance

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

505 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949-1342·(308) 995-8663·All Nebraska district rankings →

Statewide performance 2008–2024

2024: better than 34.6% of districts

Schools

1,006

Students

Top rankedHoldrege High School48^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

▲

Biggest riser

Holdrege High School up 44 spots statewide this year

Compare Nebraska districts →See the top-ranked Nebraska schools →

Summary:

The Holdrege Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district's performance shows a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the Holdrege Middle School standing out as the strongest performer in the district.

Holdrege Middle School consistently ranks in the top half of Nebraska middle schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the state averages, particularly in math and science. In contrast, Holdrege Elementary School has lower proficiency rates than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades. Meanwhile, Holdrege High School stands out with a solid 88.1% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and its ACT scores exceed the state averages in English, math, and science.

One area of concern for the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% across all three schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the elementary school has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 49.16%, indicating a need for additional support and resources for students from low-income families. Overall, the Holdrege Public Schools district appears to have a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the middle school being the standout performer in the district.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holdrege High School	Public	9-12	600 12th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-6558	337	29	11.6	33.8%	280 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.8%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	69.3	48^th of 146 public high schools	67.1%		49.6	92^nd of 168 public high schools	45.2%	44																	56.8	51.4	70.3	$20,019	$118	$16,555
Holdrege Middle School	Public	5-8	600 14th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-5421	290	25	11.3	40.3%	250 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.9	76^th of 133 public middle schools	42.9%		62.5	80^th of 200 public middle schools	60.0%	4			52.8	57.5	56.3	78.1	61.3			62.5	63.0	59.2	78.1	65.7	81.9	88.3				$18,014	$120	$15,747
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Educational Center	Public	PK	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-4048	39	2	25.0	41.0%	29 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	340	29	11.6	40.9%	274 (80.6%)	6 (1.8%)	51 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	20.3	253^rd of 294 public elementary schools	13.9%		43.9	278^th of 428 public elementary schools	35.0%	25	50.0	43.3					46.9	61.4	58.3					60.0						$18,348	$722	$15,033

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Loomis Public Schools	8.82 mi	2
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	11.01 mi	3
Axtell Community Schools	12.93 mi	2
Bertrand Public Schools	15.85 mi	2
Elm Creek Public Schools	20.51 mi	2	63^rd

See the top NE Nebraska districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.