Kearney County Public Schools
Kearney County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
7
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,331
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Kearney County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Kearney County has 3 district entries. MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. MINDEN has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Kearney County
Reported Enrollment
1,331
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Kearney County
MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Kearney County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MINDEN, 68959Town: Remote | 4–8 | Middle | 324 |
| MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MINDEN, 68959Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 264 |
| MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MINDEN, 68959Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 232 |
| AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AXTELL, 68924Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 200 |
| AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | AXTELL, 68924Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 135 |
| WILCOX-HILDRETH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WILCOX, 68982Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 98 |
| WILCOX-HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WILCOX, 68982Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 78 |
MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MINDEN, 68959 / Town: Remote
AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AXTELL, 68924 / Rural: Distant
WILCOX-HILDRETH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WILCOX, 68982 / Rural: Remote
WILCOX-HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WILCOX, 68982 / Rural: Remote
Every public school record in Kearney County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
7
Showing here
7
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
3- Record
AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- AXTELL, 68924
- Enrollment
- 200 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Grades
- PK–3
- Location
- MINDEN, 68959
- Enrollment
- 232 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WILCOX-HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Grades
- PK–2
- Location
- WILCOX, 68982
- Enrollment
- 78 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Grades
- 4–8
- Location
- MINDEN, 68959
- Enrollment
- 324 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
3- Record
AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL
AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- AXTELL, 68924
- Enrollment
- 135 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL
MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- MINDEN, 68959
- Enrollment
- 264 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WILCOX-HILDRETH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- WILCOX, 68982
- Enrollment
- 98 students
Listed on this county directory
Kearney County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Kearney County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Kearney County public school directory?
The directory lists 7 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Kearney County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Kearney County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Kearney County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Kearney County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.