For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,680 students in Adams County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, NE are Kenesaw Secondary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Adams County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adams Central Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenesaw Secondary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
18+ Program
Special Education School
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 W 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| n/a students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
1270 S First St Box 91
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
9625 S Holstein Box 98
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Life Skills Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
9765 W Lochland Rd
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, NE include Kenesaw Secondary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
6 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: Adams Central Jr-sr High School vs. Silver Lake High School
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