| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Valley Schools | Orleans | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 383 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alma Public Schools | Alma | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 359 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Harlan County compares
Together they enroll 742 students across 4 schools. The largest is Southern Valley Schools with 383 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Harlan County, Nebraska
Harlan County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Harlan County is Southern Valley Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Harlan County, NE?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Harlan County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Harlan County, NE?
Of the districts serving Harlan County, Southern Valley Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.