For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 33 students in Mcpherson County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, NE are Mc Pherson County Secondary School and Tryon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Hwy 92
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Tryon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Anderson St
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, NE include Mc Pherson County Secondary School and Tryon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcpherson County?
1 public schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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