For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,005 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE are So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Furnas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 5-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Cambridge High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Furnas County, NE include So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Furnas County?
7 public schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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