Public schools in Nebraska achieve an average graduation rate of 84% (2025).
The public schools with the highest graduation rate are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest graduation rate in Nebraska is Lexington High School with 98% of students graduating.
Graduation Rate Range: 91%
98%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 94%
Top Graduation Rate Public Schools in Nebraska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Graduation Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Rank: #33.
Gretna High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Arlington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Ashland-greenwood High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1842 Furnas Street
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Elkhorn High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Milford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Norris High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Platteview Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Seward High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Sidney High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Rank: #4 - 194. - 19.
Waverly High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Millard West High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
5710 S 176 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
303 E Cary St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Rank: #2323.
Bennington High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Graduation Rate: 94%
Grades: 9-12
16610 Bennington Road
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bellevue West Sr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 93%
Grades: 9-12
1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kearney High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 93%
Grades: 9-12
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Auburn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 7-12
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Minden High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Plattsmouth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Show 100 more public schools in NE (out of 261 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average public schools graduation rate?
The Nebraska average public schools graduation rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest graduation rate in Nebraska?
The best top ranked public schools in Nebraska include Lexington High School, Elkhorn South High School and Gretna High School.
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
