For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 585 students in Pierce County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, NE are Osmond High School, Pierce Jr/sr High School and Plainview Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pierce County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pierce Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pierce County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osmond High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 S 3rd St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
202 S 3rd St Box 170
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, NE include Osmond High School, Pierce Jr/sr High School and Plainview Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Pierce County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County, NE?
Pierce County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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