Top 5 Best Adams County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,755 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 West Hastings 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 47% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Adams County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, 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 23% 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 Adams County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenesaw Secondary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Grades: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
West Hastings High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
18+ Program
Special Education School
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams County, NE

Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| n/a students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
1270 S First St Box 91
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
1270 South First St
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
9625 S Holstein Box 98
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
9765 W Lochland Rd
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 150 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 West Hastings High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County, NE?
6 public high schools are located in Adams County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, NE?
Adams County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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