For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 226 students in Rock County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Rock County, NE are Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bassett Grade School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E Florence
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rock County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
East Hwy 20
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 78 Box 122
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 75 Box 157 A
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85256 Us Hwy 183
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 78 Box 154
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rock County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Rock County, NE include Bassett Grade School and Rock County High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock County?
2 public schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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