For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 459 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE are Litchfield High School, Loup City Elementary School and Loup City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Loup City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 N 7th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Loup City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 8th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Jerald St Po Box 7
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Gr: PK-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sherman County, NE include Litchfield High School, Loup City Elementary School and Loup City High School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman County?
4 public schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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