For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in Spencer, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, NE are Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Spencer, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 91 students
Spencer, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: PK-6
| 48 students
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, NE include Boyd County High School (Spencer) and Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
2 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer 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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